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14 Cards in this Set
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jurisprudence
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study of law
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common law
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a system of law based on precedent and customs
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precedent
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a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case
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statute
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a law written by a legislative branch
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plaintiff
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person or party filing a lawsuit
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defendant
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an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
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felony
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serious crime
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misdemeanor
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not so serious crime, vandalism or stealing
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lawsuit
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a person or group sues to get damages for some harm that is done
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torts
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wrongful acts injured party can sue
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stare decisis
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latin word, "let decision stand"
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due process of law
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procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution
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grand jury
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citizens that decide if the person is guilty or innocent
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bail
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a sum of money an arrested person pays to a court to win release from jail while awaiting trial
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