action in rem
… Proceeding "against the thing" as compared to personal actions (in personam). …
intervention
… Procedure in a suit or action by which the court permits a third person to intervene and become a …
moot
… sought on a matter cannot have any practical effect on the existing controversy. …
dependent child
… who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent, guardian, or custodian. …
recidivism
… The continued, habitual or compulsive commission of law …
equity, courts of
… Courts which administer a legal remedy according to the system of equity, as distinguished from courts of common …
quantum meruit
… Expression means "as much as he deserves," and describes the extent of liability on a contract implied by law. …
Americans with Disabilities Act
… The Ninth Judicial Circuit is committed to full compliance … Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified court participants with disabilities, in … impaired, call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service. Please Note: Some requests for accommodations in …
affirmative defense
… an allegation but offers new matter which may defeat the right to recovery. …
annual review
… in juvenile dependency cases, to determine, whether the child requires continued court supervision or placement. …