Legal Terminology Quiz

A cross-claim for the recovery of money where the defendant subtracts debts owed to them by the plaintiff from the plaintiff's claimed dues.

An agreement reached by the parties involved in a case to resolve their dispute.

It's a court within the judicial system with specialized jurisdiction, often focusing on a particular area of law or having specific powers.

<p>The steps or stages a case progresses through during its legal process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A law passed by a legislative body at the municipal, state, or federal level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Substantive law defines rights, duties, and powers of parties, while procedural law outlines the steps and procedures for enforcing those rights and duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A civil action initiated by a party or parties against another in a court of law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A document served on a person commanding them to appear in court and respond to a complaint filed against them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A surety is a person who guarantees the accused person's appearance in court after being granted bail, providing a security deposit that is forfeited if the accused doesn't show up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence presented in court by a witness under oath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dishonest removal of movable property from someone's possession without their consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An order from a court of higher jurisdiction to compel a lower court, tribunal, commission, or individual to perform an action required by law or refrain from an illegal action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A court order requiring the production of a detained person before the court to determine the lawfulness of their imprisonment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An extraordinary writ that prevents a lower court or quasi-judicial body from exceeding its jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A writ to restrain someone from holding a civil office for which they are not entitled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A writ issued by a higher court, like the Supreme Court or High Court, to review the decision of a lower court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Habeas Corpus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Prohibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Mandamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Certiorari</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Quo Warranto</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An agreement reached by the involved parties to resolve their dispute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sequential steps involved in the progression of a legal case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A law passed by a legislative body at the local, state, or national level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A law that defines rights, duties, and powers, such as criminal offenses and penalties or civil rights and responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A document ordering a person to appear in court to respond to a complaint filed against them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dishonest taking of movable property without the owner's consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An order issued by a higher court to compel a lower court, tribunal, or individual to perform an action required by law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A court order requiring the release of a person detained unlawfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A writ issued by a higher court prohibiting a lower court or quasi-judicial body from exceeding its jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A writ to challenge the legality of a person holding a civil office, questioning their right to the position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A writ issued by a higher court to review and potentially quash a decision made by a lower court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial body.</p> Signup and view all the answers