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What is Jurisdiction in Rem?
The authority of a court to render a judgment concerning property over which it has jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction in which a court is restricted in the type of case in can hear or in the amount of money involved in the litigation. What is this called?
Limited Jurisdiction
Days set by state courts involving legal events like hearings of motions is called
Motion Days
Who can attend an open hearing?
The public can attend.
What is it called when a law is created from a previous case?
Precedent
A limit on money the court can give away is called _________
Monetary Jurisdiction
What are the names of the police officers who stand in court?
Bailiff
What are the names of the individuals that are involved in the court system?
Judges, Clerks, Attorneys, Bailiffs, Sheriffs, and Marshals.
What is it called when the court is hearing and determining a matter of a case for the first time?
Original Jurisdiction
Someone who represents themselves is called
Pro se
Someone who is represented by someone else at low or free cost is called
Pro Bono
A body of laws that enforce substantive law is called
procedural law