Glossary of Legal Terms
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From “Joint
and several liability” to “Justiciable”
Joint and several liability
A legal doctrine that makes each of the parties who are
responsible for an injury, liable for all the damages awarded
in a lawsuit if the other parties responsible cannot pay.
Joint tenancy
A form of legal co-ownership of property (also known as
survivorship). At the death of one co-owner, the surviving
co-owner becomes sole owner of the property. Tenancy by
the entirety is a special form of joint tenancy between
a husband and wife.
Judge
A presiding officer of the court.
Judgment
The official and authentic decision of a court of justice
upon the rights and claims of parties to an action or suit
submitted to the court for determination.
Judgment debtor
One who owes money as a result of a judgment in favor of
a creditor.
Judicial lien
A lien obtained by judgment or other judicial process against
a debtor.
Judicial review
The authority of a court to review the official actions
of other branches of government. Also, the authority to
declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.
Judiciary
The branch of government invested with judicial power to
interpret and apply the law; the court system; the body
of judges; then bench.
Jurat
Certificate of person and officer before whom a writing
is sworn to.
Jurisdiction
The power or authority of a court to hear and try a case;
the geographic area in which a court has power or the types
of cases it has power to hear.
Jurisprudence
The study of law and the structure of the legal system.
Jury
A certain number of men and women selected according to
law and sworn to try a question of fact or indict a person
for public offense.
Justiciable
Issues and claims capable of being properly examined in
court.
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