Legal Glossary

Procedure that permits one to join claims or persons to an action. Such allows for the efficient administration of justice by eliminating piecemeal litigation and balancing the rights of all persons whose interests are involved in an action.

Co-ownership of property by two or more persons with the right of survivorship. The deed or other instrument must clearly indicate the intent to create a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, and not as tenants in common.

A final decision or order from which an appeal may be taken; the final determination of an action.

A judgment that becomes final upon compliance with certain statutory procedures, e.g., a judgment nisi ordering the forfeiture of bail.

A judgment that sets aside the verdict.

A court accepting into evidence, without requiring proof, an adjudicative fact not subject to reasonable dispute.

A court ordered sale.

Clause written at the bottom of an affidavit stating when, where and before whom the affidavit was sworn.

The power of the court to hear and decide a particular matter.

A member of a jury.

An official responsible for selecting potential jurors.

Instructions given to the jury of the law pertaining to the case.

See, PANEL.

Costs collected by the clerk or sheriff, as set forth in Miss. Code Section 9-7-133, as a fund for the payment of jurors.

Established by the Mississippi Constitution with limited criminal and civil jurisdiction, essentially misdemeanor offenses and small claims.