Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Malpractice A lawsuit brought against a professional person, such as a doctor, lawyer or engineer, for injury or loss caused by the defendant's negligence in providing professional services. Judgment The official decision of a court disposing of a case. Counterclaim A claim presented by a defendant in a civil proceeding in opposition to the claim of a plaintiff. Remand Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case. Testate One who has died leaving a will or one who has made a will. Witness One who testifies under oath to what he/she has seen, heard or otherwise observed. Foreclosure A termination of all rights of the mortgagor or his grantee in the property covered by the mortgage. In camera In a judge's chambers; in private.

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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.