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Intervention
A proceeding in a civil suit by which a third person is permitted by the court to join as a party to the suit.
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.
Prejudicial error
Synonymous with "reversible error"; an error which warrants the appellate court in reversing the judgment before it.
Adjudication
Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree, or the rendering of a decision on a matter before a court.
prima facie
Literally, "on its face." A fact presumed to be true unless disproved by some other evidence. In a criminal case, when the prosecution rests, the state's case is said to be prima facie, if the evidence so far introduced is sufficient to convict.
Amicus curiae
A friend of the court; a nonparty who interposes, with the permission of the court, and volunteers information upon some matter before the court.
Recognizance
The continued, habitual or compulsive commission of law violations after first having been convicted of prior offenses.
In camera
In a judge's chambers; in private.
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