Chapter 4 - Legal Terminology


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The Case of the Nearsighted Owl

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    INTRODUCTION

    Legal terminology can be tedious, but we have tried to make it more interesting by incorporating the definitions within a real legal story.

    Lecture Notes . . .

    The story provided in this section of the textbook is based on an actual case. The story is provided as a frame of reference for the teaching of legal terminology. The Case of the Nearsighted Owl is told, incorporating terminology and definitions common to the litigation and criminal trial which emanated from the case. Before we continue, be aware there are exercises provided within several of the following pages, as well as Commonly Asked Questions and demonstrations. Be sure to utilize all of the tools provided on a page before proceeding to the next section.