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Fine Defined and Explained

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A fine can be a payment of money demanded of a person convicted of a crime or a misdemeanor; the fine is imposed by a court as punishment. read more
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Fieri Facias Defined and Explained

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The foundation of this writ is a judgment for debt or damages, and the party who has recovered such a judgment is generally entitled to it. read more
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Challenge Defined

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A challenge can be an exception or objection to a juror, or a call by one person upon another to a single combat, which is said to be a challenge to fight. read more
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Certiorari Defined

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Certiorari is a method most cases make their way to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court since it has specific jurisdiction over a very limited range of disputes. read more
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Cause Defined

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Cause signifies the delivery of the thing, or the accomplishment of the act which is the object of a convention. read more
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Capias Defined

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Capias is the signification of which is 'that you take,' is applicable to many heads of practice. read more
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Brief: Everything You Need to Know

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A written argument furnished to the court which sets forth the pertinent facts of the case or motion being tried or heard and the laws applicable to it. read more
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Brady Act: Everything You Need to Know

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The Brady Act imposes a waiting period of up to five days for the purchase of a handgun, and subjects purchasers to a background check during that period. read more
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Bill: Everything You Need to Know

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A bill is a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body. read more
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Battery: Everything You Need to Know

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Harmful or offensive contact with the person or another or with something closely appurtenant thereto, caused by an act intended to result in such contact. read more
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