Legal Terminology 16 (copy)

Attorney of record

The attorney whose name appears in the official record as the lawyer representing the party.

Issue

A point of dispute between the parties to a lawsuit.

Power of attorney

Written authorization to act as one's agent.

Dissolution

Termination. Frequently used in "dissolution of marriage."

Warrant

A written order directing the arrest of a person or persons, issued by a court, body, or official having authority to issue warrant of arrest.

Pro se

For oneself; in one's own behalf.

Cross Examination

Interrogation of a party or a witness by the other side to test knowledge, observation, and credibility.

Poll

After a verdict to examine each juror separately as to concurrence in verdict.

Quasi (quas-eye) judicial

Part judicial, of judicial character. Often said of administrative agencies.

Trust

The placing of property in one's hands for the benefit of another.

Respondent

Person against whom relief is asked, who opposes prayer of petition.

Reciprocal

A mutual shared interest or legal action by each of two judicial areas.

Stare decisis (starry de-SIGH-sis)

The rule of precedent; that which is decided once will be applied in the future.

Double jeopardy

Being prosecuted twice for the same crime.

Special judge

One selected from a panel to serve as judge in a particular case.