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Willful
A "willful" act is one done intentionally, as distinguished from an act done carelessly or inadvertently.
Continuance
A court order postponing proceedings.
Admissible evidence
Evidence, which can legally and properly is used in court.
Order to show cause
Court order requiring a party to appear and show cause why the court should not take a particular course of action. If the party fails to appear or to give sufficient reasons why the court should take no action, the court will take the action. In criminal cases, the defendant must show why probation should not be revoked.
Liability
A legal responsibility, obligation, or debt.
Objection
The act of taking exception to some statement or procedure in trial or other proceeding. Used to call the court's attention to improper evidence or procedure.
Hypothetical question
A form of question generally used for expert witnesses. The examiner states a factual foundation (often based on disputed facts) and asks the expert to draw conclusions based on the hypothetical foundation. The hypothetical question includes only facts already in evidence.
Negligence
Failure to exercise the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in the same circumstances.
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