Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Quid pro quo To overthrow; vacate; to annul or void a summons, indictment, bindover order or subpoena. Damages Money that a court orders paid to party (usually the plaintiff) who has suffered a loss by another party who caused the loss (usually the defendant). Cross-examination The questioning of a witness by the lawyer for the opposing side. This may be done by leading questions, questions that suggest the answer. Felony A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. Moral turpitude Conduct contrary to honesty or good morals. Certiorari See writ of certiorari Reporting statutes An order by a court directing the transfer of a case to another court. For example, when a case is proper for jurisdiction in federal court, the federal court may remove the case from the state court in which it was originally filed. Remand Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case.

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