civil procedure

wage attachment

Wage attachment, also known as wage garnishment, is a court order by which the court attaches debtors' wages to help pay their creditors by directly transferring the wages to the creditors. Although a wage attachment order can be obtained...

waive

To waive is to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege. It can apply to a variety of legal situations, such as knowingly giving up a legal right like a speedy trial or a jury trial, forgoing certain rights in a...

waiver

A waiver is the intentional or voluntary relinquishment or surrender of a recognized right or privilege. In legal contexts, a waiver is often documented in writing, but it can also be implied through actions. By waiving a right, an individual...

without recourse

Without recourse is a phrase meaning that one party has no legal claim against another party. It is often used in two contexts:

In litigation, someone without recourse against another party cannot sue that party, or at least cannot...

witness stand

The witness stand is the location in a courtroom where a witness sits or stands while giving testimony. This is usually a platform to the left and slightly below the judge's seat. A witness called to testify is said to "take the stand."...

work product

Work product is material prepared in anticipation of litigation. Generally, work product is privileged, meaning it is exempt from discovery. However, there are exceptions. Work product is divided into two categories: ordinary and opinion....

writ of attachment

Writ of attachment refers to court approved seizures of defendant property early in a case to ensure the plaintiff can receive adequate damages. In order to receive a writ of attachment, a plaintiff must meet certain requirements, and the...

writ of coram nobis

A writ of coram nobis is a writ of error issued by the court to correct errors of law in its own judgment. It is a common law tradition that allows the court to correct its judgment and administer justice should facts that would have changed...

wrongful death

Wrongful death is a civil cause of action brought by family members and dependents against individuals who knowingly or negligently cause the death of another person. This type of claim allows the surviving family members or beneficiaries to...

wrongful death statute

A wrongful death statute is a law enacted by a state or federal legislature that establishes the legal framework for bringing a civil lawsuit against individuals or entities responsible for causing someone’s death through negligent, reckless...

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