A periodic listing of general definitions of commonly used legal terms (not intended as legal advice but useful to better understand frequently used legal phrases) Complaint: A legal document that outlines the alleged facts of the case and the basis for which a legal remedy is sought from the court.

A periodic listing of general definitions of commonly used legal terms (not intended as legal advice but useful to better understand frequently used legal phrases) Common Law: Laws that develop through case decisions by judges and are not enacted by legislative bodies or embodied in statutes or regulations.