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Judgment
The official decision of a court disposing of a case.
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
Rest
1) the person who is the subject of a petition, 2) the prevailing party in a court case against whom an appeal is taken.
Commit
To send a person to prison or jail in criminal proceedings, or to another institution in civil cases by authority of a court.
Docket
A brief entry or the book containing such entries of any proceeding in court.
Res ipsa loquitur
State laws requiring certain designated persons (physicians, nurses, teachers) to report to the authorities suspected cases of child abuse and injuries.
Common law
General provisions of law existing before codification or interpretation by courts.
Relevant
In Juvenile Court, a written report submitted by law enforcement officer or other person who has reason to believe a juvenile has committed a crime that would place the child within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.
Forfeiture
The concept of forfeiture is used in a variety of settings in the legal system. For example, property such as an automobile or house that is used in the commission of a crime i.e., selling a controlled substance, may be forfeited to the state in a civil proceeding.
Respondent
Literally, "a superior (or master) must answer." The doctrine which holds that employers are responsible for the acts and omissions of their employees and agents, when done within the scope of the employees' duties.
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