Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Inter alia Among other things. Calendar A court's list of cases for arraignment, hearing, trial or arguments. Unlawful detainer A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession. Allegation The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, establishing what the party expects to prove. Chambers A judge's private office in the courthouse. Rest 1) the person who is the subject of a petition, 2) the prevailing party in a court case against whom an appeal is taken. Incarceration Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary. Child abuse Any form of cruelty to a child's physical, moral or mental well-being.

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	Mediation is a process that involves a mediator Neutral third party who helps the disputing parties achieve a resolution that satisfies both of them. The mediator's primary function is to create constructive communication between parties and provide a forum where disputants can create a mutually satisfactory agreement. Mediators do not impose decisions; instead, they help people craft solutions that will work for them.