Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Code A collection, compendium or revision of laws, rules and regulations enacted by the legislature, i.e., Utah Code Annotated. False pretenses Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead, whereby a person obtains another's money or goods Concurrent jurisdiction The jurisdiction of two or more courts, each authorized to deal with the same subject matter. Court reporter A court official who records testimony and arguments, and transcribes it into a permanent record of all court proceedings. Contempt of court Any act involving disrespect to the court or failure to obey its rules or orders. Contempt of court carries a maximum of 30 days in jail. Conviction In a criminal case, a finding that the defendant is guilty. Probate The process of proving the validity of a will. Burden of proof The duty to establish a claim or allegation by admissible evidence. This is usually the duty of the plaintiff in a civil case and always is the duty of the state in a criminal case.

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