Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Allegation The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, establishing what the party expects to prove. Holographic will A will entirely written, dated and signed by the testator in his/her own handwriting. Indictment An accusation of a criminal offense made by a grand jury Bind over A judge's decision to hold a criminal defendant for trial. Pro se A sentence releasing a convicted criminal into the community or a treatment facility under the supervision of a probation officer, requiring compliance with certain conditions. If the conditions are not met, the court orders an "Order to Show Cause" hearing as to why probation should not be revoked and the sentence imposed. Stipulation A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought. In criminal cases, prosecution is barred if not brought within the statute of limitations. Irrelevant Evidence not sufficiently related to the matter in issue. Respondent Literally, "a superior (or master) must answer." The doctrine which holds that employers are responsible for the acts and omissions of their employees and agents, when done within the scope of the employees' duties.

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