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Allegation
The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, establishing what the party expects to prove.
Calendar
A court's list of cases for arraignment, hearing, trial or arguments.
Abandonment
A parent's or custodian's act of leaving a child without adequate care, supervision, support or parental contact for an excessive period of time. Also, the desertion of one spouse by the other with the intent to terminate the marriage relationship.
Change of venue
The removal of a suit begun in one county or district to another for trial, or from one court to another in the same county or district. In criminal cases, for example, a change of venue will be permitted if the court feels the defendant cannot receive a fair trial where the court is located.
Premeditation
The planning of a crime preceding the commission of the act, rather than committing the crime on the spur of the moment.
Respondent
Literally, "a superior (or master) must answer." The doctrine which holds that employers are responsible for the acts and omissions of their employees and agents, when done within the scope of the employees' duties.
Interlocutory appeal
An appeal to an appellate court of a temporary or provisional order of a trial court. The appellate court is not required to hear the appeal
Writ
A petition to a court for some extraordinary relief, such as asking the court to release a defendant from imprisonment.
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