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Joinder
Generally, a bringing or joining together. For example, plaintiffs joining in a suit, or a joining of actions or defense.
Judgment

  • The official decision of a court that resolves the dispute between the parties to a lawsuit;

  • The official decision or finding of a judge or administrative agency hearing officer about the respective rights and claims of the parties to an action; also known as a “decree” or “order,” and may include “findings of fact and conclusions of law”;

  • The final decision of the judge stating which party has won the case and the terms of the decision. Can be “n.o.v.,” which means a ruling in favor of one party even though there had been a verdict for the other party, or “summary,” which means a court’s decision before a trial saying that no facts are disputed in the case and that one party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Judgment Creditor
The party in whose favor a judgment has been awarded.
Judgment Debtor
The party that the judgment has been entered against.
Jurisdiction

  • The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case;

  • The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases;

  • The territory, subject matter, or persons over which lawful authority may be exercised by a court.

Juvenile
A person younger than the legal age of adulthood, which usually is 18 years but in some cases is 21 years.
Juvenile Court
That part of the superior court that handles delinquency, status offense, and dependency cases involving minors.

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