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Habeas Corpus
A writ requiring a detained person to be brought before court
Res Judicata
A matter already judged that cannot be relitigated
Plaintiff
Party who initiates a lawsuit
Defendant
Party against whom a lawsuit is filed
Tort
A wrongful act leading to civil legal liability
Injunction
A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something
Affidavit
A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence
Bail
Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial