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Subpoena

Legal services; Courts

A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

Statute of limitations

Legal services; Courts

A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

Clerk of court

Legal services; Courts

An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court ...

Summary judgement

Legal services; Courts

A decision made on the basis of statements and evidence presented for the record without a trial. It is used when there is no dispute as to the facts of the case, and one party is entitled to ...

In forma pauperis

Legal services; Courts

In the manner of a pauper. Permission given to a person to sue without payment of court fees on claim of indigence or poverty.

Tort

Legal services; Courts

A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an ...