Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Agent one who has authority to act for another Et al An abbreviation of et alii, meaning "and others," ordinarily used in lieu of listing all names of persons involved in a proceeding. Unlawful detainer A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession. Ordinance A written law enacted by the legislative body of a county, city, or town. Direct examination: The first questioning of a witness by the attorney for the party on whose behalf the witness is called. Usually proceeds with open ended, non leading questions. Intestate The status of a person who dies without leaving a will. Dissent A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court of appeals with the decision of the majorityA term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court of appeals with the decision of the majority Material evidence Evidence that is relevant to the issues in a case.

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