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Eminent domain
The power to take private property for public use by the state and municipalities.
Indictment
An accusation of a criminal offense made by a grand jury
Parol evidence
Oral or verbal evidence (rather than written). The parol evidence rule limits the admissibility of parol evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract. Oral or verbal evidence (rather than written). The parol evidence rule limits the admissibility of parol evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract.
Parole
A procedure in which a parole board releases a convict on good behavior before the maximum sentence expires.
Tort
An injury or wrong committed, either with or without force, to the person or property of another, for which civil liability may be imposed.
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.
Habeas corpus
Latin phrase meaning "you have the body"; a civil proceeding used to review the legality of a prisoner's confinement in criminal cases. Habeas corpus actions are commonly used as a means of reviewing state or federal criminal convictions. The petitioner alleges the convictions violated state or federal constitutional rights. State habeas proceedings start in state District Court; federal habeas proceedings start in federal District Court. Lower court decisions may be appealed to appellate courts.
Executor
A person assigned to carry out the provisions of a will
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