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Appellate jurisdiction
Definition:
The appellate court has the right to review and revise the lower court decision.
Proximate cause
Definition:
A court order following a judgment on the ground of neglect or abuse, whereby the child is permitted to remain in his home, and supervision and assistance to correct the neglect or abuse is provided by the probation department or other agency designated by the court.
Petit jury
Definition:
The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.
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