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what are the terminology must known a typist who is working in court

06-Apr-2023
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Answer By law4u team

A typist who works in a court should be familiar with legal terminology to accurately type and format legal documents. Some of the essential legal terminology that a court typist should know include: Plaintiff: The person who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint. Defendant: The person against whom a lawsuit is filed. Judgement: The final decision made by a court on a case. Order: A decision made by a court on a specific aspect of a case. Appeal: A request for a higher court to review and reconsider a lower court's decision. Affidavit: A written statement made under oath or affirmation, which is used as evidence in court. Witness: A person who provides testimony or evidence in a legal case. Discovery: The process by which parties to a lawsuit obtain evidence from each other. Subpoena: A legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents or evidence. Pleadings: The written statements filed by both parties in a lawsuit outlining their claims and defenses. Habeas corpus: A legal action that allows a person who is detained or imprisoned to challenge their detention. Deposition: A pre-trial discovery process where witnesses provide sworn testimony outside of court. Bail: Money or other property given to the court as a guarantee that a defendant will appear in court. Writ: A written order issued by a court that requires a specific action or decision. Pro se: A person who represents themselves in court without the assistance of a lawyer. These are just a few examples of the legal terminology that a court typist should be familiar with. There are many more legal terms and concepts that a court typist should be aware of depending on the specific type of court and legal cases they are working with.

Answer By Ayantika Mondal

Dear Client, The following legal and procedural terms are essential for a courtroom stenographer or typist to know: Appellant Accused Respondent or Petitioner. A written sworn statement is called an affidavit. Writ: Court-issued orders such as Mandamus Habeas Corpus etc. An application submitted while the case is pending is known as an interlocutory application (IA). The matter under judicial consideration is known as subjudice. Decree Judgment Order: The courts final or interim rulings. Registry: Court administrative office. Mentioning / Listing / Cause List: This refers to the process of scheduling or listing cases for hearing. The court's judges make up the bench also known as the quorum. Terms from criminal law: bail remand custody and FIR. Dasti: Court records certified copies and records of proceedings. A solid understanding of case law citation style (such as AIR SCC etc. ) legal formatting and abbreviations. is equally important. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.

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