In Legislation Jurisdiction, Administration, Enforcement; Joint Pension Task Force, Etc. in the U.S. Code: Title 29, Chapter 18, Subchapter II The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating jurisdiction, administration, enforcement; joint pension task force, etc. are compiled in the […]
Judicial Review in the United States Concept of Judicial Review In the U.S., in the context of Judiciary power and branch, Judicial Review has the following meaning: The power of the judicial branch to review actions of the legislative and executive branches (as well as the state governments) […]
Judicial Branch in the United States Introduction to Judicial Branch Judicial Branch, the portion of the United States national government that decides cases arising under federal laws and under the Constitution of the United States. The judicial branch interprets laws that have been passed […]
In Legislation Juries; Trial by Jury in the U.S. Code: Title 28, Part V, Chapter 121 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating juries; trial by jury are compiled in the United States Code under Title 28, Part V, Chapter 121. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of […]
In Legislation Judicial Matters in the U.S. Code: Title 48, Chapter 17, Subchapter II The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating judicial matters are compiled in the United States Code under Title 48, Chapter 17, Subchapter II. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of […]
In Legislation Jurisdiction of Courts in Matters Affecting Employer and Employee in the U.S. Code: Title 29, Chapter 6 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating jurisdiction of courts in matters affecting employer and employee are compiled in the United States Code under Title […]
Judgments Notwithstanding Verdicts (Judgment as Matter of Law) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judgments notwithstanding verdicts. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Judgment as Matter of Law is provided. Finally, the subject of Trials in relation […]
In Legislation Jurisdiction Over Criminal and Civil Actions in the U.S. Code: Title 25, Chapter 15, Subchapter III The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating jurisdiction over criminal and civil actions are compiled in the United States Code under Title 25, Chapter 15, […]
Jury Demands (Jury Trials) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of jury demands. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Jury Trials is provided. Finally, the subject of Trials in relation with jury demands is examined. Note that a list of cross references, […]
Judicial Screening (Prison Litigation Reform Legislation) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judicial screening. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Prison Litigation Reform Legislation is provided. Finally, the subject of Prisoner Rights in relation […]
In Legislation Judiciary and Judicial Procedure in the U.S. Code: Title 28 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating judiciary and judicial procedure are compiled in the United States Code under Title 28. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of statutes relating to […]
Judicial Proceedings in United States Judicial Proceedings Definition
A procfeeding which takes place in or under the authority of a court of justice, or which relates in any way to the administration of justice, or which legally ascertains any right or liability. 197111.228.
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Judges in the United States The methods used for judicial selection vary more widely. Executive appointment is used for all federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate. The federal judicial selection process involves more participants than the constitutional provisions might […]
Judicial Officers (Civil Procedure) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judicial officers. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Civil Procedurein relation to judicial officers is provided. Note that a list of bibliography resources and other aids appears […]
Justiciability in the United States Justiciability Principles United States Supreme Court Cases In the United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court held that it was constitutional error for Congress to enact section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (1 U.S.C. § 7) depriving the […]
Judicial Powers and Duties Holding Judges Accountable (letter), Easton, William S., 65: 50 (Jun.-Jul. '81, AJS Judicature) Improving Court Management by Administrative Rule, Knab, Karen M. and Hough, James E., 62: 291-295 (Dec.-Jan. '79, AJS Judicature) Improving the Process: Case […]
Challenges for Cause in Jury Selection Process This section discusses generally the subject of Challenges for Cause in Jury Selection Process, how to determine the facts essential to Challenges for Cause in Jury Selection Process, and, to some extent, how to prove it in litigation and defense. […]
Judicial Ethics in the United States Judicial Ethics and the Federal Courts In the words of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts: Federal judges abide by the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, a set of ethical principles and guidelines adopted by the Judicial Conference […]
Judiciary in the United States The governmental branch that possesses judicial authority. The term Judiciary (Judicial Function) can refer either to the court system generally or to the judges in aggregate who sit on the various courts. It is the function of the Judiciary to interpret or […]
Judicial Education and Qualifications Symposium Seeks New Approaches to Judicial Education (focus), Nejelski, Paul, 74: 104-105, 110 (Aug.-Sep. '90, AJS Judicature) Too Little Advice, Senatorial Responsibility, and Confirmation Politics, Melone, Albert P., Morris, Alan R., and Pufong, […]
Congestion And Delay Internet theft is avoidable (viewpoint), Cherry, Michael and Imwinkelried, Edward, 92: 7 (1, AJS Judicature) Judge Schwarzer's Response (letter), Schwarzer, William W., 76: 170, 213 (Dec.-Jan. '93, AJS Judicature) The Judge's Role in Pretrial Case Processing: […]
Resources Further Reading Acting Responsibly: Journalists and Judicial Performance Surveys, Dolch, Norman A. and Provizer, Norman W., 71: 47-51 (Jun.-Jul. '87, AJS Judicature) After California, What's Next for Judicial Elections? (panel discussion), Discussion, Panel, 70: 356-364 […]
Judicial Education and Qualifications Symposium Seeks New Approaches to Judicial Education (focus), Nejelski, Paul, 74: 104-105, 110 (Aug.-Sep. '90, AJS Judicature) Too Little Advice, Senatorial Responsibility, and Confirmation Politics, Melone, Albert P., Morris, Alan R., and Pufong, […]
Resources Further Reading The Chief Justice as Advocate-in-Chief: Examining the Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, Vining, Richard,, Jr. and Wilhelm, Teena, 95: 267-274 (May-June '12, AJS Judicature) Courts under attack (editorial), Author, No, 94: 256, 259 (may-june '11, AJS […]
Judgment on the Pleadings (Pretrial Judgments) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judgment on the pleadings. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Pretrial Judgments is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with judgment on the […]
Jury Instructions in the United States Legal Materials State Jury Instructions: Almost every state has a set of official jury instructions covering common situations. These are called "model," "pattern" or "approved" jury instructions. Many states post […]
Juvenile Delinquency in the United States Juvenile Crime Causes of delinquency Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile crime focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories centering on the individual […]
Judicial Powers and Duties Holding Judges Accountable (letter), Easton, William S., 65: 50 (Jun.-Jul. '81, AJS Judicature) Improving Court Management by Administrative Rule, Knab, Karen M. and Hough, James E., 62: 291-295 (Dec.-Jan. '79, AJS Judicature) Improving the Process: Case […]
Jurisdiction in the United States The power of a court to act, including its authority to hear and decide cases. Jurisdiction defines the boundaries within which a particular court may exercise judicial power. Judicial power is specifically conveyed through the assignment of jurisdiction. The […]
Jurisdictional Sources (Jurisdiction) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of jurisdictional sources. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Jurisdiction is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with jurisdictional sources is examined. […]
Judgment as Matter of Law (Trials) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judgment as matter of law. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Trials is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with judgment as matter of law is examined. […]
Resources Further Reading A Correction (letter), McKusick, Vincent L., 77: 65 (Sep.-Oct. '93, AJS Judicature) Advice, consent, and inaction: How the courts can require the Senate to vote on judicial nominations, Renzin, Lee, 82: 166-174 (Jan.-Feb. '99, AJS Judicature) AJS Model […]
In Legislation Jurisdictional Immunities of Foreign States in the U.S. Code: Title 28, Part IV, Chapter 97 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating jurisdictional immunities of foreign states are compiled in the United States Code under Title 28, Part IV, Chapter 97. It […]
Jury Trial in the United States Jury or Nonjury Trial–A Defense Viewpoint This section examines the Jury or Nonjury Trial–A Defense Viewpoint subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key elements related to trials, such as personal injury, business, and criminal […]
California Jurisprudence: Real Property Database This is a database related to interests in and transfers of real estate, in the following material: State Treatises, Forms, and Practice Guides. A description of this real estate database is provided below:
Sections from California […]
Finding the law: Judicial Procedure in the U.S. Code A collection of general and permanent Laws relating to judicial procedure, passed by the United States Congress, are organized by subject matter arrangements in the United States Code (U.S.C.; this label examines judicial procedure topics), […]
Dispensing with deception, curing with care: A response to Judge Dann on nullification, Diamond, Shari Seidman, 91: 20-25 (Jul-Aug '07, AJS Judicature) A Dissent on Dissent, Bennett, Robert W., 74: 255-260 (Feb.-Mar. '91, AJS Judicature) Distributive Justice: Majority Opinion […]
Judgment Interest (Remedies) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judgment interest. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Remedies is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with judgment interest is examined. Note that a list of […]
Congestion And Delay Internet theft is avoidable (viewpoint), Cherry, Michael and Imwinkelried, Edward, 92: 7 (1, AJS Judicature) Judge Schwarzer's Response (letter), Schwarzer, William W., 76: 170, 213 (Dec.-Jan. '93, AJS Judicature) The Judge's Role in Pretrial Case Processing: […]
Jury Deliberations (Jury Trials) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of jury deliberations. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Jury Trials is provided. Finally, the subject of Trials in relation with jury deliberations is examined. Note that a list of […]
Juvenile Justice in the United States Introduction Youth under the age of 18 who are accused of committing a delinquent or criminal act are typically processed through a juvenile justice system. States, however, have the right to set lower age thresholds for processing youth through the […]
Judgments in the United States Collecting and Enforcing Judgments Legal Materials Legal treatises discussing the collection and enforcement of judgments includeCollection Actions – Defending Consumers and Their Assets (National Consumer Law Center) and Judgment Enforcement […]
Judicial Compensation and Tenure Resources Further Reading Break' Puts Brake On New Cases for Federal Judges (focus), Rooney, John Flynn, 78: 53, 56 (Jul.-Aug. '94, AJS Judicature) Adequate Pay for State Judges (letter), Fretz, Donald, 65: 125 (Sep. '81, AJS Judicature) Adjusting […]
Judgment by Confession (Pretrial Judgments) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judgment by confession. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Pretrial Judgments is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with judgment by confession […]
Jurors (Jury Trials) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of jurors. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Jury Trials is provided. Finally, the subject of Trials in relation with jurors is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and […]
Resources Further Reading ABA responds to criticism of judges (brief), Brief, AJS, 82: 94, 96 (Sept.-Oct. '98, AJS Judicature) Adjusting the compensation of federal judges (editorial), Editorial, AJS, 80: 248 (May-June '97, AJS Judicature) An America without judicial independence, […]
Resources Further Reading Addressing disability and promoting wellness in the federal courts, Carlton, Richard, 90: 26-29 (July-Aug '06, AJS Judicature) Addressing the problem of courtroom stress, Miller, Monica K. and Flores, David M., 91: 60-69 (Sep-Oct '07, AJS Judicature) […]
Judicial Intervention (Arbitration) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of judicial intervention. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Arbitration is provided. Finally, the subject of Admiralty Law in relation with judicial intervention is examined. Note […]
Judicature in the United States Judges ought to remember that their office is “jus dicere”, and not “jus dare”; to interpret law, and not to make law, or give law. Else will it be like the authority claimed by the Church of Rome, which under pretext of exposition of Scripture doth not […]
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