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Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms |
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person to keep a promise or speak the truth. Obiter Dictum: Remark by a judge in a legal opinion that is irrelevant to the decision and does not establish precedent . Often used in the plural, dicta. Objection: In a trial, a reason stated on the record by an attorney that a matter or proceeding is illegal. Making objections in open court is important for purposes of making a record for appeal. Occupational Disease: An illness resulting from long-term employment in a particular type of work, such as those employees exposed to asbestos, who later develop cancer. On a Person's Own Recognizance: Release of a person from custody without the payment of any bail or posting of bond, upon the promise to return to court. Opening Statement: The initial statement made by attorneys for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial. Opinion: Written statement by a judge or court of the decision in a case which describes the law applied to the facts of the case and the reasons for the decision. Oral Argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions. Order: Written direction or command made by a court or judge, and not included in a judgment. See also decree. Ordinance: Commonly, a regulation passed by a municipal legislative body. Original jurisdication: The first court to which a legal dispute is referred. Out-of-Court Settlement: An agreement reached between a plaintiff and a defendant to resolve a lawsuit privately and without a judge's authorization or approval. Overrule: A judge's decision not to allow an objection. Also, a decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was in error.
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