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Default
Occurs when a defendant fails to respond to the plaintiff's complaint within the time allowed, or fails to appear at the trial. The court may then enter a default judgment
Malpractice
A lawsuit brought against a professional person, such as a doctor, lawyer or engineer, for injury or loss caused by the defendant's negligence in providing professional services.
Dependent child
A child who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent, guardian, or custodian.
Removal, order of
To send back; For example, an appellate court may remand a case to a lower court for retrial or for some change in disposition.
Stipulation
A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought. In criminal cases, prosecution is barred if not brought within the statute of limitations.
Rebuttal evidence
A person accused of a crime is entitled to acquittal if, in the minds of the jury or judge, his or her guilt has not been proved beyond a "reasonable doubt"; the jurors are not entirely convinced of the person's guilt.
Concurrent jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of two or more courts, each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.
Counterclaim
A claim presented by a defendant in a civil proceeding in opposition to the claim of a plaintiff.
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