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Interrogatories
In the discovery phase of civil litigation, these written questions are submitted by one party to another party and must be answered in writing under oath.
Assault
A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person.
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.
Domicile
That place where a person has his true and permanent home. A person may have several residences, but only one domicile
Preliminary inquiry
In Juvenile Court, an investigation and study conducted by the probation department upon receiving a referral to determine whether further action should be taken.
Parole
A procedure in which a parole board releases a convict on good behavior before the maximum sentence expires.
Caption
The heading or introductory clause of papers connected with a case in court, which shows the names of the parties, name of the court, docket number of the case, etc
Rebuttal evidence
A person accused of a crime is entitled to acquittal if, in the minds of the jury or judge, his or her guilt has not been proved beyond a "reasonable doubt"; the jurors are not entirely convinced of the person's guilt.
Commutation
The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree, as from death to life imprisonment. In Utah the Board of Pardons may do this
Tort
An injury or wrong committed, either with or without force, to the person or property of another, for which civil liability may be imposed.
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