![]() ![]() Comingling The mixing of a clients' funds with business operating funds. legal ethics Code of conduct for people in the profession of law. ![]() If writ is not granted, the lower decision is final retainer letter A form of correspondence that sets forth the agreement and relationship between the attorney and client.Įstablishes: They will represent you, this is how they will represent you, and how legal fees will be paid retainer fee A sum of money paid to an attorney for a promise to remain available to the client for the consultation when needed and requested. Personal Jurisdiction authority of a court to hear and decide a dispute involving particular parties Subject Matter Jurisdiction authority of a court to decide a particular dispute original jurisdiction authority of a court to hear and decide a dispute in the first instance appellate jurisdiction The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts In Personam Jurisdiction lawsuit seeking a judgement to be enforceable specifically against an individual writ of certiorari A formal writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court. State and local agencies Jurisdiction The authority of a court to hear and decide a specific action. Local government administrative law federal agencies State constitution Statutory Law federal US congress Defendant an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime judgement a court order that is the decision of a lawsuit opinion the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision unanimous opinion a court decision on which all judges agree concurring opinion A separate opinion prepared by a judge who voted with the majority dissenting opinion separate opinion of a judge who disagreed with the majority decision appellate Of or relating to appeals Constitutional Law federal US constitution Plaintiff a person who brings a case against another in a court of law. Criminal Law a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes. Procedural law establishes how to enforce rights and duties Civil Law the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs. ![]()
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