When a court accepts knowledge that is so common and well accepted without needing evidence to be presented in order to establish the truth of the matter, e.g. water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning Faith must be given to later decisions. … [Read more...]

An officer of the court who mades a decision, usually refers to lesser judges such as a justice of the peace or a magistrate judge. … [Read more...]

Latin: A caution, or security, given in Scotch courts for the defendant to abide judgment within the jurisdiction. Stlm. Law Gloss. Judicis est in pronuntiando sequi regulam, exceptione non probata. The judge in his decision ought to follow the rule, when the exception is not proved. Judicis est judicare secundum allegata et probata. Dyer, 12. It is the duty of a judge to … [Read more...]

Latin for a judge in fact. A judge who is serving as a result of appointment or election or as operation of law. … [Read more...]