2. counterclaim - the defendant has the right to file a counterclaim against the plaintiff 3. matters on petition - matters on petition include, for example, declaration of a person dead, appointment of a guardian etc. 4. petitioner - participant in the proceedings in matters on petition 5. the right of recourse to a court - the injured person has a right of recourse to a court if the parties cannot settle the matter by themselves. 6. court panel - a circuit court adjudicates civil matters by a panel of three judges 7. the cause and object of a claim - the plaintiff has the right to amend the cause or object of an action 8. active legal capacity - matters on petition include appointment of a guardian for an adult with restricted active legal capacity. Active legal capacity of a natural person is the capacity to enter independently into valid transactions. 9. passive legal capacity - passive legal capacity of a natural person (human
Equity cases were not enforced as common law and was mostly used to make someone do something, such as force someone to follow obligations of the contract. Common law has spread all over the world because of the once owned colonies of Britain, especially Unites States. Judges in common law cannot directly support their decisions by cases from another county, but it is permissible to note such evidence. Verdict decision reached Judge person who adjudicates on disputes, resolves disputes Legislation - laws and rules made by the government Statue - a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature Equity - system of jurisprudence founded on principals of natural justice and fair conduct Obligation - something one must do because of prior agreement ____________________________________________________________________ 4. Continental law
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