Some useful term in Law - Study material for IPO examination 2012 Paper III

1 . What is meant by  The term in loco parentis  ? In the place of a parent  (the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on some of the functions and responsibilities of parent)

2 What is meant by  indictment ? Legal system, is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime

3 What is meant by  oyer and termer? A hearing or trial.

4 What is meant by  vicarious liability  Applies to hold one person liable for the actions of another when engaged in some form of joint or collective activity

5 What is meant by  Obiter dictum ? An  obiter dictum  is a remark or observation made by a  judge that, although included in the body of the court's opinion, does not form a necessary part of the court's decision

6 What is meant by   audi alteram patem ? It is most often used to refer to the principle that no person should be judged without a fair hearing in which each party is given the opportunity to respond to the evidence against them

7 What is meant by Nemo iudex in causa sua ? No person can judge a case in which they have an interest

8 what is meant by   Amicus curiae ? who volunteers to offer information to assist a court in deciding a matter before it.

9 What is meant by Euthanasia ? Refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve  pain and suffering.

10 What is the legal meaning of pleading? The consecutive statements, allegations, and counter allegations made by plaintiff and defendant, or prosecutor and accused, in a legal proceeding.

11     What is meant by  caveat emptor ? When a sale is subject to this warning the purchaser assumes the risk that the product might be either defective or unsuitable to his or her needs.

12    What is meant by   Lis Pendence ? is the notification made to refer the existence of a legal suit, pending legal claim in the property under reference  (suit pending with reference to that property)

13  What is meant by  indictment ?  It is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime

14    What is meant by  autrefois  convict Formerly convicted. A plea by a person indicted for a crime for which he or she had previously been tried and convicted.

15  What is meant by  plaintiff ? The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court against the defendant(s) demanding damages, performance and/or court determination of rights

Collected and prepared by S Jayachandran , SA , Divisional Office , Mavelikara -690101