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Stipulation
An agreement between two opposing counsel.
Subordination
The procuring of another person to commit perjury.
What do you do when a party to a lawsuit andhis attorney request a copy of a transcript?
You send a copy and an invoice.
Pro se
Someone who represents himself in a court action.
What's the time regarding a court reporter's deadlinefor filing the transcript in a civil case on appeal?
It starts on the date following the filing of the appeal.
tete-a-tete
a private conversation between two people.
vis-a-vis
face to face conversation.
vapid
Lifeless
elucidate
to clarify, explain
consolidate
Unify
remiss
Negligent
How long should the answer sheets and all transcriptions of dictation of applicants taking the
examination shall be destroyed?
Not less than two years after examination.
Holographic Will
handwritten will by the maker
et seq.
,And the following
What happens when a grand jury does not feel there is sufficient evidence to bring someone to trial?
A no bill is returned.
jurat
The certification of the person or officer before whom a writing was sworn and or subscribed.
Mandamus
a writ issued by a Superior Court ordering an official or lower court to perform a special duty.
Voure dire examination
Preliminary questioning of jurors.
Allay
To calm
Perk
A payment or benefit in addition to salary.
Where is the cost of a deposition located?
It is listed on the certification page.
obiter dictum
A remark made by a judge in passing.
affidavit
sworn written statement in writing signed by the maker before a notary.
Libel
A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights that defames
them.
Citation
A reference to legal authorities and precedents to establish or fortify a case at law.
Laches
To delay to equity actions.
Interlocutory
Temporary, not final.
Who's the CRCB appointed by?
, The Texas Supreme Court
Who sets the fees for certification?
The CRCB.
Robert's Rules of Order
A well-known set of specific rules for running a meeting and conventions in a
formalized manner.
When does the polling of the jury occur?
After the jury verdict.
de jure
By right, legally.
14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
In a criminal case who represents the state?
The district attorney.
brunt
Main shock
Extradition
Taking a person from one state to another.
irascible
easily angered
veniremen
prospective members of the jury.
sequester
Isolate from the public
Impleader
bringing in a new party to the case. The new party is the third party defendant (TPD).
Sidebar
A conference at the bench
rules of evidence