CLN4U-Chapters 1 & 2

Definition: a Latin term meaning "within the powers" referring to a law that is within the jurisdiction of the government or the courts.

• Intra Vires

• In Personam

• Ultra Vires

• Habeas Corpus

Definition: in criminal law, a formal charge laid against an individual for making a false statement under oath.

• plaintiff

• perjury

• bribery

• abjure

Definition: A method of acquiring title to property or land if an occupant remains on the land for a lengthy period of time with the knowledge of the owner but without his or her permission.

• Escheat

• Common Law

• Adverse Possession

• Inverse Condemnation

Definition: unwritten laws that may become established by long practice

• values

• ethics

• customs

• common law

Definition: a document containing a brief statement of the facts of the case, the issues, and the arguments

• motion

• abstract

• brief

• appellant

Definition: original sources of law, such as customs and conventions, religious doctrines, and social and philosophical views, that have been influential in shaping substantive law

• primary sources

• common law

• form books

• secondary sources

Definition: a law that is enacted by a government

Definition: a branch of civil law dealing with the right to compensation for damages resulting from another party's unlawful action or negligence.

• Tort Law

• Common Law

• Case Law

• Domestic Law

Definition: An opinion that is unnecessary for the decision of the case; a "by the way" statement made by the judge that may be introduced by way of illustration.

• Case law

• Res judicata

• Obiter dictum

• Ratio decidendi

Definition: a legal action including all the proceedings (e.g. a lawsuit).

• litigation

• jurisdiction

• perjury

• arbitration