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JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT

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A monetary amount which determines whether a court or tribunal is authorized to hear a case. Some courts may only be able to hear cases where a plaintiff alleges up to a certain monetary limit (lower courts such as Small Claims Court or Civil Court.) Federal Court cases involving diversity jurisdiction requires the dispute being a monetary value of at least $75,000. … [Read more...]

JURY FEES

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The small amount that is paid to jurors for serving as jurors in a court case. … [Read more...]

JURY INSTRUCTION

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The instruction, direction or an explanation that is provided to a jury by a judge with regard to the application of a law, e.g. the elements that must be found by the jury to be present in order to convict a defendant of a crime, to disregard the testimony of a witness, etc. … [Read more...]

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