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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...] about JUDICIAL PRIVILEGE

The judgment of God. The English law formerly impiously called the judgments on trials by ordeal, by battle, and the like, the judgments of God. … [Read more...] about JUDICIUM DEI

Any legal proceeding in court where a judge is present. … [Read more...] about JUDICIAL PROCEEDING

Latin, meaning A judgment ought not to be illusory; it ought to have its proper effect. … [Read more...] about JUDICIUM NON DEBET ESSE ILLUSORIUM SUUM EFFECTUM HABERE DEBET

The entirety of the actions and workings of the court, from the beginning of the case ( such as in civil court with the service and filing of the summons and complaint) to the end (the verdict and entry in the record). … [Read more...] about JUDICIAL PROCESS