What are the words used in Court?

Learning Court Vocabulary

allegation: something that someone says happened.
continuance: Put off trial unitl another time.
cross examine: Questioning of a witness by the attorney for the other side.
interview: A meeting with the police or prosecutor.
juror: A person who is on the jury.
oath: A promise to tell the truth.

Who is the plaintiff in a Court hearing?

The individual, organisation or corporation who/which applies to the Court to start legal proceedings against another person or persons. Also known as ‘plaintiff’ in admiralty and corporations matters and in some other courts.

Can a civil case be heard in Magistrates Court?

The Magistrates’ Court can hear civil disputes up to the value of $100,000. Disputes can arise from debts, claims for damages, other monetary disputes or equitable relief. See the Magistrates’ Court Act 1989 for information about the extent of the jurisdiction. If the dispute is more than $100,000, the matter is heard in a higher court.

Who is the defendant in a civil case in Magistrates Court?

The person or organisation who the complaint is filed against is called the defendant. The Magistrates’ Court can hear civil disputes up to the value of $100,000. Disputes can arise from debts, claims for damages, other monetary disputes or equitable relief. See the Magistrates’ Court Act 1989 for information about the extent of the jurisdiction.

Where do I file a complaint in Magistrates Court?

File the original and two copies of the completed complaint form with the Magistrates’ Court closest to where the matter arose or the defendant ’s address. The original form remains with the court, one copy is for your records and the other copy is to be served on the defendant.

Is the magistrate court the same as Small Claims Court?

Each state using a magistrate court gives the court different priorities and responsibilities, but all involve cases on the smaller side. In Georgia, the magistrate court doesn’t just act like small claims court. It is actually also called small claims court.

Who is called the plaintiff in Magistrate Court?

The person filing a claim in magistrate court is called the plaintiff. The person or business against whom the claim is brought is called the defendant . The plaintiff must file a sworn statement with the clerk of the appropriate magistrate court, describing the charges made by the plaintiff against the defendant.

What kind of cases can a magistrate judge hear?

There are many ways in which magistrate judges can do work in various kinds of cases, but in cases involving prisons and jails, the work of magistrate judges takes primarily two forms.

Can a magistrate dismiss a case without prejudice?

If the plaintiff fails to appear and the defendant appears and requests a dismissal, the law provides that the dismissal is with prejudice. When neither party appears, the same result generally applies, although a magistrate may dismiss without prejudice if justice requires.

When to file written objections to a magistrate judge?

So you must always file specific written objections whenever you think the magistrate judge has erred. If all the parties to a case consent, a magistrate judge can be assigned to preside over an entire case, including trial, and make the final decision (or enter a judgment on a jury verdict). 28 U.S.C. § 636 (c); Fed. Rule Civ. Proc. 73.