Legal Advisor in Plain Clothes Crossword Clue

Filed in open court – court documents that were included in the record during court proceedings. Subpoena – A document signed by a Deputy Registrar that orders a person to appear in court to respond to a complaint. Void Contract – A contract that has no legal effect and cannot be enforced under any circumstances. For example, a contract to commit an illegal act is null and void. Malicious abuse of litigation – a tort in which a litigant maliciously abuses the power of justice. The elements of this offence are: (1) the initiation of legal proceedings against the plaintiff by the defendant; (2) an act of the defendant using a procedure that would not be appropriate for the normal prosecution of the application; (3) a principal motive of the defendant to abuse the process to achieve an unlawful aim; and (4) damages. Condemnation – A legal process by which the government takes private land for public use and pays landowners a fair price determined by the court. Complaint – [Civil Law] The first documents filed in a civil action specifying the claim for which relief is sought; In his application, the plaintiff sets out the injustice allegedly committed by the defendant. [Criminal] A written affidavit stating that the complainant has reason to believe that the defendant has violated a criminal law.

Fiduciary – A person who has a legal relationship of trust with another person and has a duty to act primarily in the interests of the other: i.e. a guardian, trustee or executor. Factum – A written statement prepared by one of the parties to a dispute explaining to the court its views on the facts of a case and the applicable law. Declaratory judgment – A court judgment that explains what the applicable law is, or expresses the court`s opinion on the rights and status of the parties, but does not provide for redress or enforcement. Residence – The place where a person has their permanent legal residence. A person can have several residences, but only one residence. Comparative negligence – A legal doctrine in New Mexico that compares the actions of opposing parties in a tort case to determine each party`s liability, with each party liable only for its percentage of fault. See also contributory negligence. Cancellable Agreement – A valid contract that a party may terminate upon request. For example, a contract concluded by a minor is voidable for the minor or his legal guardian. Rebuttal – evidence presented by a party after it has stayed its case and after the opponent has relied to contradict and explain the opponent`s evidence. I think this reference is a double definition.

“Muslim legal expert” is the first definition. (I`ve seen this before) “Civilian clothing” is the second definition. (I`ve seen this before)`in` is the link. Ex parte proceedings – Legal proceedings in which only one party is present or represented. It is different from the opposing system or procedure and is lawful only in certain circumstances. For example, a hearing for an injunction. Parol Rule of Evidence – If a written agreement is intended to be a complete and final document, the terms of the agreement cannot be modified by evidence of oral agreements (parol) purporting to modify, declare or oppose the written agreement. Plaintiff – The person, company, organization or body that files the complaint in a civil action. The complainant also called. Execute – To meet legal requirements (e.g. signing in front of witnesses) that validate a will.

The execution of a judgment or decree also means the implementation of the final judgment of the court. Limitation period – The time within which a plaintiff must file a complaint (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must lay charges (in criminal cases). At both the federal and state levels, there are different statutes of limitations for different types of prosecutions or offenses. Chapter 12 of our Handbook for Probate Judges contains the Estates Glossary, which contains legal terms specific to probate court in New Mexico. Affidavit of complaint – An affidavit, a certified lawsuit filed with the clerk of the court. Supplement – To improve, correct or amend a complaint or other written submission. Poisonous tree fruit – confiscated property or statements made after and because of unlawful search or interrogation. The fruits of the poisonous tree are generally not admissible as evidence because they are contaminated by illegal search or interrogation. Affidavit of Bankruptcy – A detailed form signed under oath by the defendant certifying his need (inability to pay a private lawyer). Exclusionary rule – The rule that prevents illegally obtained evidence, such as property found during an illegal search, from being used in legal proceedings.

Capital Crime – A crime that can be punishable by death. Legend – The title of a legal document that lists the parties, the court, the case number and related information. Capacity to make a will – The legal capacity to make a will. Counterclaim – A lawsuit brought by co-defendants or co-plaintiffs in civil proceedings against each other and not against persons on the other side of the dispute. Common Law – The legal system that originated in England and is now used in the United States. It derives from legal principles from the statements of judges in their written opinions and not from laws promulgated by legislative bodies. Default Judgment – A judgment against a party who fails to appear in court or respond to the civil action or motion. Joinder – Summary of charges or defendants in the same complaint. If a crime is committed by two people, both can be charged on the basis of a complaint. The link also applies in civil cases where parties and claims can be joined in a single action.

Guarantee – A legal promise that certain facts are true. Appellant – The party complaining or complaining; one who applies to the court for an appeal. Also named the applicant. Appearance – (1) The formal procedure by which a defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court. (2) A written communication to the plaintiff from a lawyer indicating that he or she is representing the defendant. Equality – In general, justice or equity. Historically, equity refers to a separate law developed in England in response to the inability of common law courts, in their strict compliance with rigid injunctions and forms of action, to review or remedy any breach. The King therefore created the Court of Chancery to administer justice between the parties in cases where the common law did not provide sufficient redress. The principle of this legal system is that fairness finds a way to achieve a lawful result if the judicial process is inadequate. Remedies such as injunctions and injunctions are equitable remedies. The fairness and justice tribunals are now merged into NM. Seizure – A court case in which one debtor`s money held by another (called garnishment) is applied to the debtor`s debts, such as when an employer garnishes a debtor`s wages.

Kangaroo court – a term that describes a mock procedure in which a person`s rights are completely ignored and in which the outcome is won in advance due to the bias of the court or another tribunal. Burden of proof – In the law of evidence, the need or duty to confirm one or more disputed facts on an issue raised between the parties to the dispute. The burden of proof: The amount of the burden of proof for a type of case indicates the extent to which the point must be proved. For example, in civil proceedings, the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff, who must justify his or her case on the basis of evidentiary standards such as a preponderance of evidence or clear and convincing evidence. In criminal proceedings, it is incumbent on the prosecutor to establish beyond doubt the guilt of the accused, a much higher standard. Joint tenancy – A form of legal co-ownership of property (also known as survival). In the event of the death of a co-owner, the surviving co-owner becomes the sole owner of the property. Renting as a whole is a particular form of joint rental between a man and a woman. Comfort letter – A legal document issued by a court showing a director`s legal right to take control of assets on behalf of the deceased. Used when the deceased died without a will. Trainee lawyer – Individuals trained in law who assist judges in seeking legal advice.

Notice – Formal notice to the sued party that a civil action has been brought. Also any form of notification of legal proceedings or submission of a document. Dual criminality – Bringing a person to justice more than once for the same crime. It is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution and by Article II, E of the NM Constitution. Due process – The right of all persons to obtain the guarantees and guarantees of the law and judicial procedure. It contains constitutional requirements such as reasonable notice of trial, the opportunity to be heard by the judge, the assistance of defence counsel, and the right of defendants to remain silent, to have a speedy and public trial, to have an impartial jury, to confront each other and to find witnesses.