Judicature; prerogative. … [Read more...]
JUVENILE
A child, a young person who is below the age of adulthood or the majority. Young persons. … [Read more...]
JUSTICIES
In English law. A writ directed to the sheriff, empowering hlin, for the sake of dispatch, to try au action in his county court for a larger amount than he has the ordinary power to do. It is so called because it is a commission to the sheriff to do the party justice, the word itself meaning,"You may do justice to 3 Bl. Comm." … [Read more...]
JUVENILE COURT
A special court which hears cases that involves minor children. The court may hear cases involving criminal conduct by minors as well as those involving the general health and welfare of minors, such as the abuse or neglect of minors by parents or guardians. … [Read more...]
JUSTIFIABLE
Warranted. Reasonable. Able to be justified. Rightful; warranted or sanctioned by law; that which can be shown to be sustained by law; as justifiable homicide. See HOMICIDE. … [Read more...]