Law 101

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attorney
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a person appointed to act for or represent another 2US lawye
barrister
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a lawyer who pleads before a superior court
brief
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written statement of facts for a court
case
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statement of the facts in a trial, esp. the argument of one side
contract
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a formal agreement, usually in writing, between two or more parties
court of law
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the place where law cases are hear and decided; court - courtroom
evidence
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information presented to a court to prove or support a point in question
lawsuit
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a trial at court between two private parties
plead
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1 to defend a law case 2 to declare oneself to be guilty or not guilty
sentence
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decision of a court, esp. as to the punishment
solicitor
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lawyer advising clients & briefing barristers
sue
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to start legal action against someone in a court of law
sum up
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to summarise & review the evidence of a case
trial
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a formal examination of a case in a court of law
verdict
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the formal decision or finding of a judge or jury
without prejudice
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without detriment or damage to a legal right or claim

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