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Arrest of judgment
Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered.
Foundation
In a trial, a foundation must be laid to establish the basis for the admissibility of certain types of evidence. For example, expert witnesses' qualifications must be shown before expert testimony will be admissible.
Leading question
One that virtually instructs a witness how to answer or puts into his mouth words to be echoed back; one, which suggests to the witness the answer, desired. Ordinarily prohibited on direct examination, although allowed on cross-examination.
Ex parte
By or for one party only. Ordinarily courts are not allowed to engage in communications with one party only (ex parte communications). Both parties must be heard.
Caption
The heading or introductory clause of papers connected with a case in court, which shows the names of the parties, name of the court, docket number of the case, etc
Information
The first paper filed in criminal prosecution, which states the crime of which the defendant is accused.
Restitution
A party is said to "rest" or "rest his case" when he/she has presented all the evidence he/she intends to offer.
Foreclosure
A termination of all rights of the mortgagor or his grantee in the property covered by the mortgage.
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