JURISDICTION, Practice. A power constitutionally conferred upon a judge or magistrate, to take cognizance of, and decide causes according to law, and ...
JURAT Practice. That part of an affidavit where the officer certifies that the same was "sworn" before him.2. The jurat is usually in the fo...
JUNIOR. Younger.2. This has been held to be no part of a man's name, but an addition by use, and a convenient distinction between a father and son...
JUDICIAL ADMISSIONS. Those which are generally made in writing in court by the attorney of the party; they appear upon the record, as in the pleadings...
JUDGMENT, ARREST OF, practice. This takes place when the court withhold judgment from the plaintiff on the ground that there is some error appearing o...
JUDGE ADVOCATE. An officer who, is a member of a court martial. 2. His duties are to prosecute in the name of the United States, but he shall so far c...
JUDGE. A public officer, lawfully appointed to decide litigated questions according to law. This, in its most extensive sense, includes all officers w...
JOUR. A French word, signifying day. It is used in our old law books, as, tout jours, for ever. It is also frequently employed in the composition of w...
JOINT TRUSTEES. Two or more persons who are entrusted with property for the benefit of one or more others.2. Unlike joint executors, joint trustees ca...
JOINT EXECUTORS. It is proposed to consider, 1. The interest which they have in the estate of the deceased. 2. How far they are liable for each other&...