in a judicial proceeding
81Jencks Act — Jencks material is evidence that is used in the course of a federal criminal prosecution in the United States. It usually consists of documents relied upon by government witnesses who testify at trial. It is described as inculpatory , favoring… …
82collateral attack — see attack Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. collateral attack n …
83in camera — in cam·e·ra /ˌin kam rə, ka mə / adv or adj [New Latin, literally, in a chamber]: in private; esp: in a judge s chambers the judge reviewed the sensitive material in camera an in camera proceeding compare open court …
84kangaroo court — n. A court that is completely biased against one party and therefore disregards that party’s rights and delivers a judgment or verdict that is unfair to him or her; a trial in a kangaroo court is considered a sham without legal authority. The… …
85litigation — noun a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑judicial proceeding • Derivationally related forms: ↑litigious, ↑litigate • Topics: ↑law, ↑ …
86MISHPAT IVRI — This article is arranged according to the following outline: definition and terminology RELIGIOUS HALAKHAH AND LEGAL HALAKHAH common features law and morals de oraita and de rabbanan distinguishing between the two categories legal consequences of …
87bill of attainder — see bill 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. bill of attainder n …
88subpoena — sub·poe·na 1 also sub·pe·na /sə pē nə/ n [Latin sub poena under penalty]: a writ commanding a designated person upon whom it has been served to appear (as in court or before a congressional committee) under a penalty (as a charge of contempt) for …
89Mortgage law — This article is about the legal mechanisms used to secure the performance of obligations, including the payment of debts, with property. For loans secured by mortgages, such as residential housing loans, and lending practices or requirements, see …
90justice of the peace — An office of ancient origin, established in the United States as part of the English judicial system under the common law. Brown v Knox County, 187 Tenn 8, 212 SW2d 673, 5 ALR2d 1264. A magistrate; often a township officer, although exercising… …
