Glossary

An offence for which the accused may elect the case to be dealt with either summarily by the magistrates or by committal to the Crown Court to be tried by jury

Method of pursuing a civil action after judgment has been made in favour of a party. Process carried out by Magistrates Court to collect fines and other monetary orders made in the Crown Court

When a judgment/order has not been paid or terms obeyed with, enforcement proceedings can be issued to ensure compliance. A court can order such action as the seizure of a defendant’s property for sale

The claimant can ask the court to enter judgment on admission when the defendant has admitted all or part of the case and offered payment or other restitution

Decision of the Court in favour of one or other of the parties

The rights and assets of a person in property

Documentary or other material which is used to support a person’s case in a court of law

Seizure of debtors goods following non payment of a Court order

A person or persons specified to carry out the provisions of a will

To be freed from liability or allegiance

Item or document referred to in an affidavit or used as evidence during a Court trial or hearing

Person employed to give evidence on a subject in which they are qualified or have expertise