Legal Terminology 11 (copy)

Enjoin

Usually to stop a person from doing some act by court order.

Equity

As used in trial work, means a system of justice for causes of action not governed by specific statutes or law. Negligence is a law action. Injunction is an equity action.

et al.

And others.

Felony

A serious crime established by statute punishable by imprisonment.

Fiduciary

A broad term for one who has a trust to perform; trustees, guardians, and agents are all fiduciaries.

Fraud

The intentional perversion of truth for purposes of persuading another to part with something of value.

Garnishee

To take by legal authority.

Guardian

One appointed by the court to be responsible for the person and/or property of another.

Habeas corpus

Writ for the release of a prisoner.

Heir

One who inherits the property of another by operation of law rather than by will.

Infra

Below, later in the document.

Judgment

A formal decision given by the court.

Lessee

One who leases property from another; tenant.

Lessor

One who leases property to another; landlord.

Misdemeanor

An offense not punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary.