Wherein the party of the first part hereby confuses the party of the second part.
The formal written documents that start litigation—complaints, answers, and replies that tell the court what the dispute is about. Where both sides make their opening argument in writing.
Priority or superiority of legal claims or rights in bankruptcy or distribution. Who gets paid first when there's only enough money for some creditors.
A state-run facility where felons become either reformed citizens or inmates with advanced black-market logistics expertise, depending on institutional culture and personal initiative.
Lying under oath or making false statements in a legal proceeding. Basically, the one thing you really shouldn't do in court, yet people keep trying.
Short for 'pro tempore,' meaning 'for the time being'—a temporary appointment. Why a judge filling in temporarily gets to make decisions that affect you forever.