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To ask each member of the jury to recite aloud his or her verdict. To poll a jury is to require that each juror shall himself declare what is his verdict. … [Read more...] about POLLING THE JURY

A writ commanding that a prisoner be bailed in cases bailable. Reg. Orig. 133. … [Read more...] about PONENDUM IN BALLIUM

punishment. An action given by statute to any one who will sue for the penalty. A qui tam action. An action for a statutory penalty or forfeiture, given to any such person or persons as will sue for it; an action given to the people in general. 3 Bl. Comm. 160. … [Read more...] about POPULAR ACTION

A point or question of law which the court, not being fully satisfied how to decide, in the hurried trial of a cause, rules in favor of the party offering it, but subject to revision on a motion for a new trial. If, after argument, it be found to have been ruled correctly, the verdict is supported; if otherwise, it is set aside . … [Read more...] about POINT RESERVED

The acceptance of a person in an emigrating country who has fled one's home country for fear of persecution. … [Read more...] about POLITICAL ASYLUM