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Glossary of Legal Terms

Criminal Defense – Glossary of Terms

March 18, 2010

interrogatories – Written questions asked by one party and served on an opposing party who must answer them in writing under oath as a discovery device.
redirect examination – Questioning of witness by party that originally called that witness after opponent’s cross-examination.
writ – A judicial order directing a person to perform a specific act.
SAUSA – Special [...]

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Legal Definition: What is discovery and what is its purpose?

March 11, 2010

By Jeffrey Koenig
Personal Injury Attorney, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
What is discovery and what is its purpose?
Discovery is the phase of litigation in which both sides request information from one another. The purpose is to learn about each position taken by each side, and to get as much information as possible [...]

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10 Important Legal Terms Explained

December 16, 2009

For your edification, this is our first in what will be a continuing series of legal terms defined:
Civil Law: Law developed by governmental groups such as statutes, regulations and ordinances enacted by legislative bodies such as Congress, state legislatures, county and city officials. This is different from laws based on custom.
Perjury: False or misleading testimony [...]

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Legal Term of the Day: Adversary System

November 23, 2009

Adversary system- Basic U.S. trial system in which each of the opposing parties has opportunity to state his viewpoints before the court. Plaintiff argues for defendant’s guilt (criminal) or liability (civil). Defense argues for defendant’s innocence (criminal) or against liability civil) .

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