Glossary

This word refers to a party becoming involved in a court case.

A couple can own a property as joint tenants which means if one of them passes away then the other will become owner of the whole property.

A judge is the individual who will make the decision in a court case.

A judgement is the final outcome of a court case.

This refers to the case where the same judge/magistrate should preside over case from start to finish.

This refers to the fact a judge can make a decision/court order that they think is appropriate - at their discretion.

This is the Latin term for 'he swears'. Jurat is the statement on an affidavit which states when, where and before whom it was sworn.

The term used to refer to whether a court has the power to make legal decision about a case. There are rules that govern whether a court can hear a particular divorce case. An example of this is where a UK family court can hear a divorce case where both spouses are resident abroad. Jurisdiction refers to the courts geographical area of influence.

This words refers to the philosophy and theory of law.

Another word for a magistrate.