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Which of the following best describes the legal principle of Stare Decisis?
Which of the following best describes the legal principle of Stare Decisis?
- To disregard all previous rulings and start fresh.
- To start a case 'from scratch' with no regard to previous rulings.
- To stand by previous decisions; applying established precedents to similar cases. (correct)
- To create a new trial in a different venue.
If evidence is presented prima facie, it means that it is considered true unless proven otherwise.
If evidence is presented prima facie, it means that it is considered true unless proven otherwise.
True (A)
What is the literal English translation of the latin term 'Habeas Corpus'?
What is the literal English translation of the latin term 'Habeas Corpus'?
to have the body
The term res ipsa loquitur means 'the ______ speaks for itself,' implying negligence or fault is obvious.
The term res ipsa loquitur means 'the ______ speaks for itself,' implying negligence or fault is obvious.
Match the following legal terms with their definitions:
Match the following legal terms with their definitions:
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Actus Reus
Actus Reus
The physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offense.
Mens Rea
Mens Rea
The mental state or intent behind committing a crime.
Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus
A legal order for an individual to be brought before a court to secure their release.
Caveat Emptor
Caveat Emptor
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Prima Facie
Prima Facie
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Study Notes
Legal Terminology
- Actus Reus: The guilty act
- Alias: Another name
- Alibi: Elsewhere
- Bona: Good
- Bona Fide: Good faith
- Caveat Emptor: Let the buyer beware
- Contra: Against
- Corpus Delicti: Body of the crime
- Culpa: Fault/blame
- Curia Regis: King's council, advisors to the monarch
- De Facto: In fact
- Factum: A deed/act
- Forum: Court
- Habeas Corpus: To have the body
- In Camera: In private, matters heard in courtroom from which spectators have been excluded
- In Absentia: In absence
- Intra Vires: Within the power
- Jus: Right/law
- Mala Fide: In bad faith
- Magna Carta: The Great Charter, granted by King John 1215
- Mens Rea: The guilty mind
- Non Est Factum: It is not my deed, denial a document was properly executed
- Onus: Responsibility/burden
- Post Mortem: After death
- Pro Bono Publico: For the good of the public
- Prima Facie: On the face of it, presumed true unless proven otherwise
- Rigor Mortis: Stiffening of death upon death
- Res Ipsa Loquitur: The act speaks for itself, wrongdoing assumed
- Stare Decisis: Stand by previous decision
- Status Quo: The original (state)
- Tabula Rasa: Clean slate
- Trial De Novo: New trial held, entire case reviewed
- Ultra Vires: Beyond the power
- Venue: A place
- Verbatim: Word for word
- Versus: Against
- Voir Dire: Trial with a trial (evidence)
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This flashcard covers important legal terms and their meanings. Learn about concepts such as Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Habeas Corpus, and more. Understand the language of law with these definitions.
