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joint tenancy - A form of legal co-ownership of
property (also known as survivorship). At the death of one co-owner, the surviving
co-owner becomes sole owner of the property.
judgment - The final disposition of a lawsuit.
judgment notwithstanding the verdict
- A judge's decision to rule in a case contrary to the jury's verdict.
judicial review - The authority of a court to review
the official actions of other branches of government. Also, the authority to declare
unconstitutional the actions of other branches.
jurisdiction - The power, right or authority to apply
the law. A court's authority to hear cases.
jury - A certain number of persons, usually selected from lists
of registered voters or licensed drivers, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact,
and declare the truth upon evidence laid before them during a trial.
jury panel - A list of prospective jurors to serve in a
particular court, or for the trial of a particular action; denotes either the whole body
of persons summoned as jurors for a particular term of court or those the clerk selects by
lot.
justiciable claim - A claim that is capable of being
resolved in the courts.
juvenile court - Court specifically established to hear
cases concerning minors.
