General law

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Immunity

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A personal favour granted by law contrary to the general rule. There are different types of immunities, such as diplomatic immunity, sovereign immunity, etc.

Interim orders

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A temporary order made by a judge during the trial, until a final order is passed.

Impanel

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Act of the clerks of the court to select a list of possible jurors for the trial of a particular case.

Indemnify

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The act of securing against damage, loss, injury or penalty.

Juvenile court

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A special court designed for hearing cases involving the rights, welfare and health of children under the age of 18. Children charged with a crime have their cases heard in juvenile courts.

Jurisprudence

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The word jurisprudence comes from the Latin word 'juris prudentia', which means the study of knowledge or science of law. It covers the study of the entire legal system and legal philosophies .

Just cause

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Also known as good cause or lawful cause, it means a legally valid or sufficient cause to prove your claim. The plaintiff has to prove to the court that there is a just cause for his claim to be ...