Business Law Crossword

Administrative Law-body of rules created by government regulatory
Case Law-based on an appealed case ruling, an appellate court sets precedence for future
Constitution-principles by which its government
English Common Law-result of custom-based laws being unified by courts in
Ethics – deciding what is a right or wrong action in a reasoned, impartial
Greatest Good-examines whether the action will cause the greatest good for the greatest number of
Law of Precedent- When a judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances, also called stare decisis, “let the decision
Statutory Law- act of a federal, state legislature or local government that declares, prescribes, or commands something. specific law, expressed in
The Golden Rule-“Do unto others as you would have them do unto
U. S. Constitution-main instrument for allocating powers between the people and their
Answer- The response to a civil
Arraignment/Initial Hearing-the charged person is brought before a judge to determine probable cause to have the case heard by a grand jury for possible indictment (if a felony charge). This arraignment is also used to change or set any bail
Arrest-a person who has allegedly committed a felony offense or a serious misdemeanor offense that does not meet the requirements for a person to be released on a signature
Civil Court-The civil jurisdiction of the trial court divisions –
Closing Arguments-Closing arguments are each parties’ principal opportunity to remind jurors about key evidence presented and to persuade them to adopt an interpretation favorable to their
Complainant (Plaintiff)- The person or entity bringing or
Complaint-The initial pleading by which a lawsuit is
Criminal Court-The criminal jurisdiction of the trial courts depends
Defendant- The person or entity against which the lawsuit is
Evidence- Item such as a coroner's report, a weapon in a criminal case or photographs in a civil case that can help corroborate or refute the testimony of other
Aggravated Assault-a person that inflicts serious injury upon another person or uses a deadly
Arson- To willfully set fire to or burn or cause to be burned or aid, counsel or procure the burning of any building or other structure of any
Battery- is the unlawful touching or forceful striking of another person using a hand, a weapon or other
Bribery- is giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a
Burglary- Any person who breaks or enters any building with intent to commit any felony or larceny