Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Parol evidence Oral or verbal evidence (rather than written). The parol evidence rule limits the admissibility of parol evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract. Oral or verbal evidence (rather than written). The parol evidence rule limits the admissibility of parol evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract. Citation An order of the court requiring the appearance of a defendant on a particular day to answer to a particular charge. Admission statement tending to establish the guilt or liability of the person making the statement. Impeachment of witness An attack on the credibility of a witness. Parent Infant Trauma Syndrome (P.I.T.S.) See Battered Child Syndrome Fine A sum of money paid as part of a penalty of conviction for a particular criminal offense. Rebuttal evidence A person accused of a crime is entitled to acquittal if, in the minds of the jury or judge, his or her guilt has not been proved beyond a "reasonable doubt"; the jurors are not entirely convinced of the person's guilt. Domicile That place where a person has his true and permanent home. A person may have several residences, but only one domicile

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	The mediation process may vary depending on the mediator. Generally, mediations commence with a general session with all parties, counsel and the mediator. At the general session, there will be a discussion of the case, the issues on appeal and other matters important to settlement. Then the mediator will meet separately with each party and their counsel in separate "caucuses." In these separate sessions, the mediator will seek to foster negotiations between the parties and develop agreement.