More terms

Question 1

The court struck down the law on the grounds that it was unconstitutional

Answer 1

to decide that a law or rule is illegal and should be ignored

Question 2

Actio Popularis

Answer 2

A case taken by an individual where it affects the interests and rights of the public as a whole and no one person stands to be affected more than another person.

Question 3

Retainer

Answer 3

a payment to a lawyer to act in a case
the issue of a retainer was not necessarily determinative of the issue

Question 4

Affirmative

Answer 4

relating to a statement that shows agreement or says “yes”
e.g., he replied in the affirmative (= he said yes)

Question 5

indictment

Answer 5

Formal written accusation initiating the trial of a criminal offence before a jury in the Circuit Court, the Central Criminal Court, the High Court or the Special Criminal Court

Question 6

jurisprudence

Answer 6

the study of law and the principles on which law is based
e.g., he could also draw on the authority of jurisprudence to justify his case

Question 7

Indictable Offence

Answer 7

An offence which can be tried by a jury in the Circuit Court

Question 8

lawful object

Answer 8

an object that should not be against public policy

Question 9

unlawful object

Answer 9

involves or implies injury to the person or property of another; or the Court regards it as immoral, or opposed to public policy

Question 10

Obiter

Answer 10

a judge’s comment or observations, in passing, on a matter arising in a case before them which does not require a decision.