Latin Terms
"And others" This term is used to shorten a list of names or parties
The administration of justice according to established rules and principles.
What is Due Process?
A pleading describing some wrong or offence.
What is a Complaint (Civil)?
"You have the body": a judicial order forcing law enforcement to justify a prisoner's continued confinement.
What is "Habeas Corpus"?
Reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been committed justifying the action of the police in searching or arresting a suspect.
What is Probable Cause?
A document or object shown to the court as evidence in a trial.
What is an Exhibit?
Representing oneself. Serving as one's own lawyer.
What is Pro Se?
An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments and most collective actions against a debtor in a bankruptcy petition.
What is an Automatic Stay?
This is done to arrest warrants and search warrants that have not yet been executed.
What is Automatically Sealed?
A proceeding brought before a court by only one party, without notifying the other side.
What is ex-parte?
Upon receipt of this, the clerk must IMMEDIATELY forward it to the Judge (or notify chambers).
What is an Emergency Motion?
When a party against whom affirmative relief is sought has failed to appear, plead or otherwise defend as provided by law or these rules, or has failed to appear at the time fixed for trial.
What is Entry of Default?
"In the manner of a pauper." Permission given by the court to a person to file a case without payment.
What is "In Forma Pauperis"?
A pre-trial motion requestion the court to prohibit the other side from presenting evidence on prejudicial matters.
What is a Motion in Limine?
A legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial.
What is Appeal?