Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Corroborating evidence Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it. Bail bondsman A person who posts bail in exchange for a fee, usually 10 percent of the total bail. Probable cause A judicial finding that there exists reasonable grounds for belief that a person should be arrested or searched. 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. Counterclaim A claim presented by a defendant in a civil proceeding in opposition to the claim of a plaintiff. Inter alia Among other things. Exclusive jurisdiction The matter can only be filed in one court Defendant The accused in a criminal case; the person from whom money or other recovery is sought in a civil case.

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	The mediation process may vary depending on the mediator. Generally, mediations commence with a general session with all parties, counsel and the mediator. At the general session, there will be a discussion of the case, the issues on appeal and other matters important to settlement. Then the mediator will meet separately with each party and their counsel in separate "caucuses." In these separate sessions, the mediator will seek to foster negotiations between the parties and develop agreement.