Category: P

Making false statements under oath.

The rejection of a prospective juror by the attorneys in a case, without having to give a reason. State law defines the number of peremptory challenges available.

A court order made before final orders are granted.

A person or legal entity that is named as a plaintiff or defendant on legal papers.

The people or legal entities that are named as plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) on legal papers.

(1) In appellate cases, a group of judges (usually three) assigned to decide the case; (2) In the jury selection process, the group of potential jurors.