lien
… A claim which a person has upon the property of another as security for a debt owned to the lienholder. …
Florida Courts HELP App
… For tens of thousands of Floridians who represent themselves … in family law cases there is now an app to help navigate the State Courts System and resolve legal problems with an … to people who don’t have a lawyer but to make it easier for more people to know help is available,” said Chief …
Judge Gisela Laurent Recognized as Portada Latina's 2021 Latino Distinguished Leader
… Latina Magazine recently recognized one of our own here in the Ninth Circuit, the Honorable Gisela T. Laurent , as a … and the implications of their cases. And her current service as a circuit judge ensures everyone who steps into … they deserve. Judge Laurent received this recognition for her courtesy, integrity, and professionalism in both her …
Orange County Judge Maureen Bell Retires
… Today was The Honorable Maureen Bell's last day on the bench as a judge … Ninth Circuit from 1996 to 2006. Thank you, Judge Bell, for bringing your legal expertise, objectivity, and passion for the community to the Ninth Circuit. We wish you all the …
Ninth Circuit Civil Case Management Program
… The Florida Supreme Court’s AOSC20-23 amendment 12 outlines … Presiding judges will issue case management orders for streamlined and general civil cases that establish deadlines for all components of the hearing. Read the details on the …
venire
… "To speak the truth. " The questioning of potential jurors by the judge and the lawyers to determine any biases, prejudices or other reasons for disqualification. …
caveat emptor
… "Let the buyer beware" encourages a purchaser to examine, judge and test for himself. …
direct examination
… The first questioning of a witness by the attorney for the party on whose behalf the witness is …
Drug Court
… eligible and appropriate drug addicted people involved in the criminal justice system. The Court provides review and oversight with swift and effective consequences for violation of program rules as well as incentives and rewards for compliance. Treatment follows a graduated model with …
equitable action
… An action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries, and the …