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hearing
counsel, the right to present evidence, the opportunity to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and often the right to a jury fat·i·co hearing [fa-ti-kō-] : a hearing sometimes held prior to the sentencing of a convicted criminal at which … her rights, to present its position. A hearing, along with notice, is a fundamental part of procedural due process. Hearings are also held, as for example by a legislature or an administrative agency, for the purpose of
Privilege
of individual members of Parliament are, freedom of speech and person, including freedom from arrest and seizures, under process from the courts of justice; this, however, does not extend to indictable offences, to actual contempts of the … bank-ruptcy. Members of Parliament are exempt from serving the office of sheriff, from obeying subp'nas, and serving on juries. 'Privilege of Parliament' continues to peers at all times, and to commoners for a 'convenient' time after prorogation
De ventre inspiciendo
De ventre inspiciendo, writ, an original process which issued out of Chancery on petition, for the security of the next heir (i.e., verus not h'res … tail, or for life, to guard them against supposititious births. Obsolete. Consult Hubback on Succn. P. 391. See JURY-WOMAN.
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factfinding
the dispute and sometimes makes recommendations for resolution NOTE: At the trial level, factfinding is done by the jury, or by the judge in a non-jury trial. At agency proceedings, factfinding is done by an officer or … factfinding : the act or process of determining the facts and often the issues involved in a case, situation, or relationship ;specif : a
bill
indictment : an instrument that contains the charges against a defendant and that is presented to a grand jury for determination after a preliminary hearing whether there is enough evidence to issue an indictment called also indictment … debtor can compel payment from the debtor out of the property that is not otherwise reachable by legal process cross bill : an equitable bill by which a party to a suit can bring a claim against
notice
shareholder meeting] 2 : to recognize formally [in a civil action or proceeding, the court shall instruct the jury to accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed "Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 201(g)"] 3 : to serve … notice 1 a : a notification or communication of a fact, claim, demand, or proceeding see also process, service NOTE: The requirements of when, how, and what notice must be given to a person are often
De lunatico inquirendo, writ
s. 90 of the (English) Lunacy Act, 1890, who either may direct an inquisition with or without a jury, or that an issue be tried before a judge of the High Court or refer the matter to … De lunatico inquirendo, writ, a process formerly issued to inquire into the condition of a person's mind. Those judges [see (English) Jud. Act, 1873,
Contempt of court
refusing to acquiesce in the ruling of the Court or speaking disrespectfully of or to the judge or jury or any other person on the part of one who has a right to speak properly, i.e., either … Contempt of court, means civil contempt or criminal contempt. --A disobedience to or disregard of the rules, orders, process, or dignity of a Court, which has power to punish for such offence by committal. Contempts are either
discovery
or recorded statements or confessions, results of examinations and tests, his or her recorded testimony before a grand jury, and testimony to be given by the prosecution's expert witnesses. A defendant may also inspect the prosecution's books, … discovery pl: -er·ies 1 : the act or process of discovering 2 : something discovered [applied for a patent for the ] 3 a : the methods
Solicitor
of the Supreme Court of Judicature, who, and who only, is entitled to 'sue out any writ or process, or commence, carry on, solicit, or defend any action, suit or other proceeding' in any Court whatever (see … 34). A solicitor is exempted from various offices requiring personal service, and cannot be compelled to serve on juries. [(English) Juries Act, 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 77), s. 9] A solicitor is liable to his
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