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jurisdiction
jurisdiction [Latin jurisdictio, from juris, genitive of jus law + dictio act of saying, from dicere to say] 1 : the power, right, or authority to interpret, apply, and declare the law (as by rendering a decision) [to be removed to the State having of the crime "U.S. Constitution art. IV"] [a court of competent ] see also situs International Shoe Co. v. Washington in the Important Cases section compare venue NOTE: Jurisdiction determines which court system should properly adjudicate a case. Questions of jurisdiction also arise regarding quasi-judicial bodies (as administrative agencies) in their decision-making capacities. ancillary jurisdiction : jurisdiction giving a court the power to adjudicate claims (as counterclaims and cross-claims) because they arise from a cause of action over which the court has original jurisdiction ;specif : supplemental jurisdiction acquired by a federal court allowing it to adjudicate claims that are based on state law but that form part of a case...
code
code [Old French, from Medieval Latin codex, from Latin caudex codex tree trunk, set of wood writing tablets, book] 1 : a systematic compilation or revision of law or legal principles that is arranged esp. by subject: as a : one that contains the law of a specific jurisdiction or topic promulgated by legislative authority [U.S. Code] [Code of Massachusetts Regulations] [building ] see also Important Laws in the back matter compare case law, digest, statute b : one that serves as a model for legislation but is not itself a law [Model Penal Code] 2 : a set of rules or regulations that is promulgated by a body (as a professional organization) and that regulates its industrial or professional practices [ABA Code of Professional Responsibility] ...
warrant
warrant [Anglo-French warant garant protector, guarantor, authority, authorization, of Germanic origin] 1 : warranty [an implied of fitness] 2 : a commission or document giving authority to do something: as a : an order from one person (as an official) to another to pay public funds to a designated person b : a writ issued esp. by a judicial official (as a magistrate) authorizing an officer (as a sheriff) to perform a specified act required for the administration of justice [a of arrest] [by of commitment] administrative warrant : a warrant (as for an administrative search) issued by a judge upon application of an administrative agency anticipatory search warrant : a search warrant that is issued on the basis of an affidavit showing probable cause that there will be certain evidence at a specific location at a future time called also anticipatory warrant arrest warrant : a warrant issued to a law enforcement officer ordering the officer to arrest and bring the person named i...
supreme court
supreme court 1 : the highest court in a nation or state ;specif cap S&C : the highest court in the judicial branch of the U.S. government that has original jurisdiction over controversies involving ambassadors or other ministers or consuls but whose main activity is as the court of last resort exercising appellate jurisdiction over cases involving federal law 2 cap S&C : a court of original jurisdiction in New York NOTE: The court of last resort in New York is the Court of Appeals. ...
diverse
diverse : differing from one another ;specif : differing in citizenship from another party to an action [a defendant] see also diversity jurisdiction at jurisdiction compare nondiverse ...
inferior court
inferior court : a court that is subordinate to and whose decisions are subject to review by the highest court in a judicial system (as of a state or country) ;specif : a court having limited and specified jurisdiction rather than general jurisdiction ...
vest
vest [Anglo-French vestir, literally, to clothe, from Old French, from Latin vestire] vt 1 a : to place in the possession, discretion, or province of some person or authority [all legislative powers herein granted shall be ed in a Congress of the United States "U.S. Constitution art. I"] [a timely notice of appeal s jurisdiction in the appeals court] ;specif : to give to a person a fixed and immediate right of present or future enjoyment of (as an estate) [an interest ed in the beneficiary] b : to grant or endow with a particular authority, right, or property [ a judge with discretion] vi : to become vested ;specif : to entitle one unconditionally to the payment of pension benefits upon termination or retirement [his pension interest will after ten years with the company] compare mature ...
Mandamus
Mandamus [we command). (1) A high prerogative writ of a most extensive remedial nature. In form it is a command issuing in the King's name from the King's Bench Division of the High Court only, and addressed to any person, corporation, or inferior court of judicature requiring them to do something therein specified, which appertains to their office, and which the court holds to be consonant to right and justice. It is used principally for public purposes, and to enforce performance of public duties. It enforces, however, some private rights when they are withheld by public officers.It is a general rule that this writ is only to be issued where a party has no other specific remedy; and he must apply to the court without delay. the jurisdiction is altogether in the discretion of the court. It can only be obtained from the King's Bench Division, and on motion, and not in an action; [(English) R.S.C., Ord. LIII., r. 4]. For rules of procedure, see (English) Crown Office Rules, 1906, rr. 49...
Inspection of written documents
Inspection of written documents. It was provided by the (English) Evidence Act, 1851 (14 & 15 Vict. c. 99), s. 6, that in any action or other proceeding the court or a judge might, on application by either party, compel the opposite party to allow the party making the application to inspect all documents in the custody or under the control of such opposite party relating to such action or other legal proceeding, and if necessary to take examined copies of the same, or to procure the same to be duly stamped. Even prior to this Act the court would, in certain cases, in the exercise of its equitable jurisdiction, order inspection of specific documents.By (English) R.S.C. 1883, Ord. XXXI., rr. 15-18, either party is prima facie as a matter of right entitled to inspect (after notice) documents referred to in the pleadings or affidavits of the other, and may, by leave of a judge, and upon an affidavit, inspect other documents in possession of the other; and by Ord. L., r. 3, any party to a c...
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