Damages Money awarded by a court to a person injured by the unlawful actor negligence of another person. Debtor One who owes a debt to another; a person filing for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Decision The opinion of the court in concluding a case at law. Declaratory judgment A statutory remedy for judicial determination […]...
Capital crime A crime punishable by death. Canons of ethics Standards of ethical conduct for attorneys. Capacity Having legal authority or mental ability. Being of sound mind. Caption Heading or introductory party of a pleading. Case law Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts, particularly the United States Supreme Court. (See stare decisis in […]...
Bail Money or other security (such as a bail bond) provided to the court to temporarily allow a person’s release from jail and assure their appearance in court. “Bail” and “Bond” are often used interchangeably. (Applies mainly to state courts.) Bail bond An obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence at […]...
Acceptance The taking and receiving of anything in good faith with the intention of retaining it. Accomplice A partner in a crime. A person who knowingly and voluntarily participates with another in a criminal activity. Acknowledgment A formal declaration before an authorized official by the person who executed an instrument that it is his free […]...