Motion (legal) — For other uses, see Motion (disambiguation). In law, a motion is a procedural device to bring a limited, contested issue before a court for decision. A motion may be thought of as a request to the judge (or judges) to make a decision about the… … Wikipedia
List of law topics (A-E) — NOTOC Law [From Old English lagu something laid down or fixed ; legal comes from Latin legalis , from lex law , statute ( [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=law searchmode=none Law] , Online Etymology Dictionary; [http://www.m… … Wikipedia
The Seal of Confession — The Law of the Seal of Confession † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of the Seal of Confession In the Decretum of the Gratian who compiled the edicts of previous councils and the principles of Church law which he published about 1151,… … Catholic encyclopedia
Law school — College of Law redirects here. For the UK charity providing legal education, see The College of Law. School of law redirects here. For the ancient Chinese political philosphy, see Legalism (Chinese philosophy). A law school (also known as a… … Wikipedia
exception — ex·cep·tion n 1: something that is excepted or excluded; esp: a situation to which a rule does not apply the supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exception s, and under such regulations as the… … Law dictionary
PRYNNE, WILLIAM° — (1600–1669), Puritan barrister and pamphleteer. Prynne first came to notice through his vehement opposition to the theater. A fierce tirade against the stage coincided, unfortunately for him, with Queen Henrietta Maria s appearance in a court… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers — 1905 Studebaker advertisement claiming (at the bottom) Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers membership The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers (ALAM), originally the Manufacturer s Mutual Association (MMA), was an… … Wikipedia
procedural law — Law that prescribes the procedures and methods for enforcing rights and duties and for obtaining redress (e.g., in a suit). It is distinguished from substantive law (i.e., law that creates, defines, or regulates rights and duties). Procedural law … Universalium
Holmes Conrad — Infobox Person name = Holmes Conrad image size = 200px caption = Holmes Conrad portrait birth name = birth date = birth place = death date = death place = death cause = resting place = resting place coordinates = residence = nationality =… … Wikipedia
Scripture — • Sacred Scripture is one of the several names denoting the inspired writings which make up the Old and New Testament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Scripture Scripture … Catholic encyclopedia
