Also known as: judicially · judicative · judicator · judicatory
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An adjective describing matters relating to courts or judges. It identifies proceedings conducted through court action, powers vested in the judiciary, or standards governing judicial officers.
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Jorge Juarez defaulted on payments to Jackson Mutual. The lender filed suit in state court seeking to terminate redemption rights and obtain title through a court-supervised sale. The proceeding followed statutory notice requirements and allowed the borrower to contest the amount due before any transfer of the property.
Congress created a district court to hear cases arising under federal statutes. The judges appointed to that court hold office during good behavior and receive compensation that cannot be reduced while they serve. This structure implements the constitutional allocation of judicial authority.
June Jiang sued over a contract dispute. The court on its own recognized the date of a federal holiday that fell during the performance period. The fact was drawn from an official government calendar whose accuracy could not reasonably be questioned.
Judge Jamal Jefferson presided over a criminal trial. He applied the rules of evidence and procedure exactly as written rather than substituting his personal preferences. This adherence satisfied the requirement that a judge comply with the law including the judicial conduct code.
Jennifer Jackson contributed to a judicial candidate's campaign. The contribution was made to obtain consideration for appointment as counsel in matters before that judge. The rule prohibits such contributions when the purpose is to secure judicial appointments.
Jacobs Shipping leased space to a tenant whose term ended. The tenant remained after the lease expired. The landlord filed an action under local law to recover possession rather than attempting self-help eviction.
Judicial foreclosure requires a court action to terminate the mortgagor's equity of redemption. The mortgage or statute dictates whether notice, sale, and redemption rights follow the judicial route rather than power-of-sale procedures.
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Article III vests the judicial power of the United States in one supreme Court and inferior courts that Congress may establish. Judges hold office during good behavior and their compensation cannot be diminished during their tenure.
…As the supreme court and by reason of its supremacy it must have superintendence of inferior tribunals and officers, whether judicial or ministerial; from this principle the Court of King's Bench derives the power of issuing writs of mandamus and prohibition. If the Court of King's Bench has the power because it is the…
…the physician. If an individual practitioner abuses the privilege of exercising proper medical judgment, the usual remedies, judicial and intra-professional, are available. Concurring opinions Concurring — Burger, C. J. I agree that, under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, the abortion statutes of…
…the dismissal of a Congressman's libel suit based upon a newspaper article charging him with anti-Semitism in opposing a judicial appointment. He said: "Cases which impose liability for erroneous reports of the political conduct of officials reflect the obsolete doctrine that the governed must not criticize their…
…opinion Opinion of Justice Jackson This controversy questions the constitutional sufficiency of notice to beneficiaries on judicial
…the matter is an intra-branch dispute between subordinate and superior officers of the Executive Branch and thus not subject to judicial
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A court may take judicial notice on its own when the fact can be accurately and readily determined from sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned. A party may also request notice and supply the necessary information.
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A judge must comply with the law, including the Code of Judicial Conduct. This includes avoiding bias, not allowing personal interests to influence decisions, and considering only evidence presented or facts properly noticed.
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The rule prevents lawyers from making or soliciting contributions to obtain judicial appointments or legal engagements awarded by judges. Such contributions raise questions about whether selection is based on merit rather than political support.
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A landlord or incoming tenant may pursue judicial remedies available under local law to recover possession from a tenant holding over after lease termination. Self-help is barred if the controlling law provides a speedy judicial remedy.
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