Capable of being perceived, especially by the sense of touch.

Male person who makes a will (female: testatrix ).

Female person who makes a will (male: testator ).

To make a declaration under oath in a judicial inquiry for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact.

The evidence given by a witness under oath. It does not include evidence from documents and other physical evidence.

The act of stealing or the taking of property without the owner's consent. THIRD-PARTY A person, business, or government agency not actively involved in a legal proceeding, agreement, or transaction.

An action by the defendant that brings a third party into a lawsuit.

A sentence given by the court to a convicted criminal equal to the amount of time that the criminal was incarcerated during the trial.

Legal ownership of property, usually real property or automobiles.

A civil injury or wrong committed on the person or property of another. A tort is an infringement on the rights of an individual, but not founded on a contract. The most common tort action is a suit for damages sustained in an automobile accident. See EX DELICTO.

Actions are "transitory" when they might have taken place anywhere, and are "local" when they could occur only in some particular place.

A legal document referred to in a will and used to guide the distribution of tangible personal property.

Unlawful interference with one's person, property and rights.

A judicial examination and determination of issues between parties before a court that has jurisdiction.

See TRIAL, COURT (BENCH).

A trial where the jury is waived and the case is seen before the judge alone.

The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees the accused to an immediate trial in accordance with prevailing rules, regulations and proceedings of law.

Term includes the jury or the judge in a jury-waived trial, who have the obligation to make finding of fact rather than rulings of law.

See TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER.

The endorsement made by a grand jury on a bill of indictment when it finds sufficient evidence for trial on the charge alleged.

A copy of a court document given under the clerk's seal, but not certified.

A legal device used to manage real or personal property, established by one person (the grantor or settlor)  for the benefit of another (the beneficiary).  A third person ( the trustee)  or the grantor manages the trust.

Any form of action by a court granting one of the parties an order to protect its interest pending further action by the court.

The legal document that sets up a living trust. Testamentary trusts are set up in a will.

A judge's order forbidding certain actions until a full hearing can be held. Usually of short duration. Often referred to as a TRO.

An interest in realty which passes to the tenant.

A will disposing of personal property. See WILL.

The legal ability to make a will.

A trust set up by a will.

One who has died leaving a will or one who has made a will.