Also known as skipping bail; to fail to appear for a court proceeding after posting bail, usually as a result of an attempt to flee the jurisdiction of the court. To abscond, withdraw, or secrete one's self, in violation of the obligation of a bailbond. The expression is colloquial, and is applied only to the act of the principal. … [Read more...]
JURA PUBLICA ANTEFERENDA PRIVATIS JURIBUS
Latin, meaning Public rights are to be preferred to private rights. … [Read more...]
JUMPING BAIL
To fail to appear in court despite having posted bail. … [Read more...]
JURA RERUM
The rights which a man may acquire in and to such external things as are unconnected with. his person, are called jura rerum. 2 Bl. Com. 1. … [Read more...]
JUNCARIA
In old English law. The soil where rushes grow. Co. Litt 5a; Cowell Juncta juvant. United they aid. A portion of the maxim, "Qua non valeant singula juncta juvant," (q. v.,) frequently cited. 8 Man. & G. 99. … [Read more...]