a term for the order that is issued at the discretion of a judge that can effect the outcome of a law suit. … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning It is the duty of a judge to decide according to the allegations and the proofs. … [Read more...]

Authority both constitutional and legal given to the courts and its judges (1) to preside over and render judgment on court-worthy cases; (2) to enforce or void statutes and laws when scope or constitutionality are questioned (3) to interpret statutes and laws when disputes arise. … [Read more...]

Latin: Judicial authority or jurisdiction; a court or tribunal; a judicial hearing or other proceeding; a verdict or judgment; a proceeding before a judex or judge. State v. Whitford, 54 Wis. 150, 11 N. W. 424. Judicium capitale. In old English law. Judgment of death; capital judgment. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 39, … [Read more...]

The protection for statements made during a court proceeding, which extends to the judge, the attorneys, witnesses, the parties and jurors. It is also known as the courtroom privilege and provides immunity from suit provided that the statements uttered were (i) made during the course of the judicial proceedings and (ii) relevant to the matter in inquiry. … [Read more...]