Bar Examination - A state examination taken by prospective lawyers in order to be admitted and licensed to practice law.
Bench Trial or Non-jury Trial - Trial before a judge and without a jury. In a bench trial, the judge decides questions of law and questions of fact.
Bench Warrant - An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.
Beneficiary - Someone named to receive property or benefits in a will. In a trust, a person who is to receive benefits from the trust.
Birth Injury - An injury that is a direct result of the actions or inaction of the medical personnel involved in the birth. Birth injuries are a highly technical subsection of
medical malpractice and as such they are challenging cases that few attorneys accept. The
Dallas Grossman Law Offices birth injury attorneys have the understanding of medical malpractice and will help you take the next step necessary in your legal rights.
Brief - Written document, usually prepared by an attorney, submitted to the court about a case, containing summaries of the facts of the case, relevant laws, and an argument showing how the laws support that party's position.
Burden of Proof or Standard of Proof - Degree of proof required in a specific kind of case to prevail. In the majority of civil cases, it is proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
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