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Glossary
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Judgment: A
court's decision.
Judgment
Notwithsanding the Verdict (n.o.v.): An order by
the trial judge entering a judgment in a manner
contradictory to the jury's verdict. This is granted
only when the verdict is unreasonable and
unsupportable.
Jurisdiction:
The power of a court to act in particular case.
Jury: The panel
of people who decide the facts in a lawsuit. |