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In Scotland, a Macer is an official who acts as an usher in Court, They call the accused and witnesses into the Court room and help maintain order.
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There are two types of Magistrate:
Lay, or Justice of the Peace - has no legal qualifications and is unpaid. Usually three sit together,one of whom is chairperson. Magistrates are members of the public who rely on a Court Clerk, or Justice...
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Magistrates Court is the lowest tier of criminal court in England & Wales dealing with a vast proportion of all criminal cases. Local and central government fund the court jointly and almost all cases are tried by Magistrates, also known as...
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Magnum opus is the Latin term for 'A great work of literature'.
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A temporary order for financial provision made within divorce proceedings until such time as the proceedings are finalised (i.e. by issue of the Decree Absolute)
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A majority verdict is when all the jurors cannot agree and the judge decides that they will accept the decision if at least 10 of the jurors agree. A majority decision can only occur when the judge considers that enough time has elapsed. This will...
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Maladministration is administration that leads to injustice because of such factors as excessive delay, bias or random decision making.
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Malfeasance is an unlawful act, especially by a public official.
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Malice is a legal term describing someones intention to cause injury or harm to another.
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Malice Aforethought is planning to kill someone, or intending to do something which is likely to kill, and is the element of mens rea, which must accompany the actus reus of death.
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Malicious falsehood is a written or spoken lie told with malice, and was told with the knowledge of doing so.
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Malicious Prosecution is a prosecution of another without feasible grounds to suppose that such action will be successful.
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A mandate is an official document giving an official instruction or command.
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Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another person, but without malice.
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Market Overt comes from the french term 'Marché Ouvert', which translates to 'open market'. It is a lawful 'market' which relates to the handling of stolen goods. If someone buying the goods is not aware that they do not actually belong to the...
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Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice.
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Judicial officer of the High Court in the Royal Courts of Justice who normally deals with preliminary matters before trial
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The Keeper, or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England (known as the Master of the Rolls) is the second most senior judge in England and Wales, after the Lord Chief Justice. The Master of the Rolls is the presiding officer of the...
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Material Facts are facts which are a key part of a defence or a claim.
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Matricide is the killing of a mother my her son or daughter.
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Matrimonial causes are the court proceedings to divorce a married couple; dissolve a marriage.
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The matrimonial home is the house that a husband and wife live in as a married couple.
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Proceedings commenced by way of originating application
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Civil, commercial and family mediation is a way of solving problems without going to court in which an impartial third party, the mediator, helps find a mutually acceptable resolution. If mediation fails, court proceedings can be initiated.
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The memorandum gives details of the company's name, objectices, and share capital. It also sets out the limites of the shareholders liability if the company has to be wound up. The articles set out the members' rights and the directors' powers.
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Mens Rea is the Latin term for 'Guilty mind'. The intention to commit an offence whilst knowing it to be wrong.
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Mercantile Law is the branch of law which relates to commercial transactions.
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Merchantable Quality is term in law which suggests that goods sold by a business are fit for their purpose.
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Sum of money claimed by the owner of property against someone not legally entitled to be in possession. Calculated from the date the notice to quit expires until the date possession is given up
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In law a messuage is a dwelling, or a house along with any land or out buidlings.
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The Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court.
See The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple for more information.
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Military law, also referred to as military justice, is a distinct legal system to which members of armed forces are subject. Military law deals with issues such as; procedures for military discipline, what is or what is not a lawful command, and...
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Depending on the jurisdiction and application, the age of a Minor may vary, but is usually marked at either 12, 16, 18, 20, or 21. Currently in the UK this is someone below 18 years of age and unable to sue or be sued without representation, other...
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In general, minority relates to the smaller of two parts in a group, for example a minority vote. In law minority also refers to an age prior to the legal age.
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Minutes are a record of what was transpired in a meeting.
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In law, a misadventure is a mishap, or an unexpected accidident which occured whilst doing something lawfully.
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Miscarriage of Justice is the punishment and conviction of a person who actually did not commit the crime; the court system failing to to give justice.
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Misconduct is a legal terms which means doing something wrong, aware that such action is unlawful.
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In law, a misdirection is when the judge gives incorrect instructions to a jury.
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Misfeasance is where somebody does something that is lawful, but does it in an injurious manner, or in Company Law, misfeasance is breach of duty in relation to the funds or property of a company by its directors or managers.
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Misrepresentation is a concept of contract law. It means a false statement of fact by one party to another, to encourage the other party to enter into a contract. For example, you may be sold goods described as 'new', when in actual fact they turn...
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A mistrial is a trial that has been made invalid, or is inconclusive.
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A Mitigating Circumstance is where a circumstance does not excuse a person but may lessen the penalty (most commonly used in Motoring Offences where the "totting up" process is used).
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Mitigation is where facts and reasons are put to a judge on behalf of a guilty party in order to excuse, or partly excuse the offence committed in an attempt to minimise the sentence.
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Mode of Trial is the type of trial, for example trial by Magistrate, trial by Judge, or trial by Judge & Jury.
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Molestation is the act of subjecting someone to harrassing and improper behaviour, maybe of a sexual nature. Molestation has always been associated with women and children, however far more men are also now the subject of molestation.
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The Monarch is the sovereign head of state (The Queen), and the Monarch also gives royal assent to Bills of Parliament.
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A Money Claim is a claim for money only in the County Court.
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Money Laundering is any procedure to change the identity of illegal or 'dirty' money by a cycle of transactions. To disguise the origin of the funds in such a manner, so they appear in the system as a legitimate income derived from an apparently...
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A Moratorium is a delay of action, so for example it may be arranged not to take action to recover a debt for an agreed length of time.
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A loan of money advanced to purchase property. The transfer of the property is withheld as security for payment
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An application by one party to the High Court for an order in their favour
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A motive is the reason for a person doing something.
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Multi track is the route taken for claims over £15000. See also Case Management Tracks.
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A muniment is a deed, or a legal document that proves ownership, or a right to something.
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Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being.
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