#1
Which term refers to the lawful authority of a court to hear or act upon a case from its beginning and to pass judgment on the law and the facts?
Jurisdiction
ExplanationCourt's authority over a case.
#2
The term 'habeas corpus' is best defined as:
An order to bring a person before a court
ExplanationLegal order for detainee's appearance.
#3
The term 'inter alia' is used in legal documents to mean:
Among other things
ExplanationIncluding other items.
#4
The term 'bona fide' is commonly used in legal contexts to mean:
In good faith
ExplanationGenuine or sincere.
#5
What does the Latin term 'stare decisis' mean?
To stand by things decided
ExplanationPrinciple of following precedents.
#6
Which of the following terms is used to describe the written statement by a court of the decision in a case which includes the legal principles on which the decision is based?
Opinion
ExplanationCourt's written decision.
#7
What does 'amicus curiae' literally mean?
Friend of the court
ExplanationNon-party offering advice.
#8
What is the meaning of 'quantum meruit'?
As much as is deserved
ExplanationCompensation as deserved.
#9
What is the meaning of 'de novo' in legal context?
From the beginning
ExplanationStarting anew.
#10
What does 'in loco parentis' refer to?
In place of a parent
ExplanationLegal guardianship.
#11
What does 'ipso facto' mean?
By the fact itself
ExplanationBy the very fact.
#12
The legal doctrine 'lex fori' refers to:
The law of the place where the court sits
ExplanationLocal court's jurisdictional law.
#13
The term 'mens rea' refers to:
The intent to commit a crime
ExplanationCriminal intent.
#14
What does the legal principle 'nemo judex in causa sua' imply?
No one can judge their own case
ExplanationImpartiality principle.
#15
The principle of 'lex loci delicti commissi' refers to:
The law of the place where a crime is committed
ExplanationLaw at crime location.
#16
The concept of 'res ipsa loquitur' is used in tort law to:
Indicate that the facts speak for themselves
ExplanationFacts indicate negligence.
#17
The principle of 'nullum crimen sine lege' states that:
No crime without a law
ExplanationAct must be legally forbidden.
#18
The term 'ultra vires' is used to describe actions that are:
Beyond the powers
ExplanationExceeding legal authority.
#19
The concept of 'obiter dictum' refers to:
A remark made by a judge that is incidental to the main issue
ExplanationJudge's incidental comment.
#20
What is 'res judicata'?
A matter already judged
ExplanationPreviously decided matter.