Glossary of Tort Law Terms

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Legal Glossaries Index

Warranty: A promise about a product made by either a manufacturer or a seller.

Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Witness: Person who comes to court and swears under oath to give truthful evidence.

Writ of Certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.

Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Wrongful Discharge: When an employee is fired for reasons that are not legitimate, typically either because they are unlawful or because they violate the terms of an employment contract.