Across
- 2. The formal finding of fact made by a jury or judge in a criminal or civil trial concerning guilt or liability.
- 4. opinion: is a written statement by an appellate judge or Supreme Court justice who disagrees with the court's
- 6. A judicial decision in a court of equity (or family/probate law) that sets out the final rights and duties of the parties, similar to a judgment.
- 9. A specific criminal judgment or verdict stating that the prosecution failed to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- 10. someone who freely and knowingly agrees to an action, proposal, or activity.
Down
- 1. The written explanation by a court or judge detailing the legal reasoning, facts, and principles behind a decision.
- 3. An order or judgment that ends a lawsuit without a trial on the merits.
- 5. A formal directive or instruction issued by a court commanding a specific action or ruling on a limited point in a case.]
- 7. The final official decision of a court that resolves a lawsuit and determines the rights and claims of the parties.
- 8. opinion: is the official judicial decision agreed upon by more than half of the judges hearing a case.