General Legal Glossary
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Warrant
warrant
a written order directing the arrest of a person issued by an authority - warrants are "issued," "executed" or "canceled"
| With Prejudice
with prejudice
the term, as applied to judgment of dismissal, is as conclusive of rights of parties as if action had been prosecuted to final adjudication adverse to the plaintiff
| Without Prejudice
without prejudice
a dismissal "without prejudice" allows a new suit to be brought on the same cause of action
| Witness
witness
one who testifies to what he/she has seen, heard, or otherwise observed
| Writ
writ
an order issuing from a court of justice and requiring the performance of a specified act, or giving authority and commission to have it done
| Wrongful Death
wrongful death
When a person dies due to the negligence of someone else, a "wrongful death claim" results. The rules for wrongful death insurance claims and wrongful death lawsuits are generally the same as for claims and lawsuits resulting from non-fatal injuries.
| Wrongful Death Statutes
wrongful death statutes
Laws giving the family members of a deceased a cause of action if the death of their loved one resulted because of another’s negligence.
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