Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Hung jury A jury that cannot agree on a final verdict. If a jury is hung, the court declares a mistrial and the case may be re-tried. res judicata Literally, "a thing that speaks for itself." In tort law, the doctrine, which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual, shows that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence. 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. Objection The act of taking exception to some statement or procedure in trial or other proceeding. Used to call the court's attention to improper evidence or procedure. Certification Generally used to refer to the process of transferring a minor's case from the Juvenile Court to the adult court for trial. Usually reserved for capital or first-degree felonies or for chronic offenders. Certiorari See writ of certiorari Eminent domain The power to take private property for public use by the state and municipalities. Restraining order Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.

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