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Arrest of judgment
Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered.
Hostile witness
A witness who displays antagonism toward the party who called him to testify, or who is a witness for the opposing party. The examining party is allowed to conduct direct examination as if it were cross-examination.
Testate
One who has died leaving a will or one who has made a will.
Ne exeat
A writ that forbids the person to whom it is addressed to leave the country, the state or the jurisdiction of the court.
Extraordinary writ
A writ, often issued by an appellate court, making available remedies not regularly within the powers of lower courts. They include writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition and quo warranto.
Exclusive jurisdiction
The matter can only be filed in one court
Bail bond
an obligation signed by the defendant, with sureties, to secure his/her presence in court;
Removal, order of
To send back; For example, an appellate court may remand a case to a lower court for retrial or for some change in disposition.
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