In legal contexts, 'Bar' can refer to a procedural barrier preventing relitigation of an issue and the legal profession itself.
Habeas corpus is a legal procedure used to determine the legality of an individual's detention or imprisonment. It serves as a critical protection against wrongful detention.
A hearing is a formal procedure in which issues of fact or law are tried, allowing parties to present evidence and arguments. Common in legal and administrative contexts, hearings lead to final decisions or orders.
An interpleader is an equitable action initiated by a debtor who seeks court intervention to determine to whom a particular debt is owed among multiple claimants, without making a claim on the disputed property themselves.
A quasijudicial officer appointed by a court for a specific purpose, to whom the court refers power and duty to take testimony, determine issues of fact, and report the findings for the court to use as a basis for judgment.
A restraining order is a legal order issued by a court without prior notice or need for a hearing, demanding the preservation of the status quo until a formal hearing can be conducted to determine the need for injunctive relief, either temporary or permanent. Commonly referred to as a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).
A Writ of Error is a procedural method utilized in some states to bring appeals in civil matters before an appellate court for review, which may potentially lead to the reversal of a lower court's decision.
