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The document provides definitions and explanations of various legal terms and phrases that are commonly used in legal documents and proceedings. Some key terms defined include "nugatory" meaning invalid or void, "curtail" meaning to reduce or limit, "unduly" meaning unreasonable, and "prejudicial" meaning detrimental or damaging. The document also provides examples of how these terms could be used in citations, arguments, analyses of cases, and conclusions. Finally, the document offers guidance on how to effectively read and remember case law.

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Idiot Chart

The document provides definitions and explanations of various legal terms and phrases that are commonly used in legal documents and proceedings. Some key terms defined include "nugatory" meaning invalid or void, "curtail" meaning to reduce or limit, "unduly" meaning unreasonable, and "prejudicial" meaning detrimental or damaging. The document also provides examples of how these terms could be used in citations, arguments, analyses of cases, and conclusions. Finally, the document offers guidance on how to effectively read and remember case law.

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LEGAL WORDS AND PHRASES (WITH MEANING)

Nugatory - nonbinding, bad, invalid, null, void

Curtail - to reduce or limit

Unduly - unreasonable

Prejudicial - detrimental, causing damage or injury

Propounded - suggestion, to suggest, to propose, consideration

Scrutinize/scrutiny - examine critically

Classification is permissible – permitted

Germane to the case - relative, pertinent, relevant

Obviate - to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action)

unnecessary. *The new amendments to the said law, obviates the need to further_____

Corroborate - to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing

information or evidence

Rescind- to end, no longer valid (contract, law)

Flagrant violation of the law - too bad to be ignored

Subvert - to destroy, ruin or weaken

Blindsided - to surprise unpleasantly

Barring – preventing

Traverse - opposition, oppose

Fervently - strong feelings

LEGAL WORDS AND PHRASES TO USE

Deprivation of liberty Germane to the case


Flagrant violation of the law Contention/ Contending

Lodge the present petition [case


Substantial
digest]

Elevate the case to the ______. Substantial distinction


[case digest]
Mandated by the Constitution
Corroborate his statement (to Encompasses
support with evidence) [case
digest]
In a new light
Mere Conjecture - opinion,
without proof Ceased
Meritorious
However, it must emphasize
that
Constitutionally protected rights

Ground of unreasonableness

Duly reasonable

Clear and present imminent


danger

Premised on the assumption

Good-faith basis

integral

Given the errors being made


about _________.

Compelling evidence

It stands to reason
CITATION TO USE

SOURCE : RULES / LAW / PROVISIONS

Under the law

It is already a well-settled rule

The law presumes

By the express provision of law

The law provides

The _____ [law/provisions] Is clearly aimed at

SOURCE : JURISPRUDENCE / CASES / SC DECISIONS

In an extensive line of cases, Supreme Court held

Jurisprudence dictates that

In a line of cases, it has been held by the Court

The Court already held in several cases that

LEGAL VOCABS IN NEGATIVES


The ________ is invalid/without merit

It holds no weight in court

The ________ fails to hold water

No reasons or purpose is borne out of the facts

The law is silent on the issue surrounding the facts.

There is no justiciable probable cause that warrants


the___________

There is no justiciable controversy that warrants the Court's


exercise of judicial review.

Only under limited circumstances which circumstances does not


include mere [Facts]....

The state failed to show the urgent need/interest

Any law which seeks such right must pass strict scrutiny test

Defects in ___________.

It has no bearing in court.

Unless there is a compelling reason therefor.

Such compelling reason is absent in this case, therefore (specific


law) must stricken down.

Failed to substantiate charges against him

Therefore, such contention must fail / The contention must fail


The allegation/contention fails to hold water.

Mere conjecture (without proof) of the respondent cannot


substantiate allegations against him.

The respondent’s contention is untenable


***not capable of being defended against attack or criticism

With respect to the allegation of violation of equal protection


clause, such allegation fails to hold water

There appears no reason at all why it is on_____

Such prohibition infringes the rights ______ ______

The contention of ________ cannot be ruled out

Undermine, undermining - to weaken gradually (less effective)

There is no need to revoke a void appointment/ [Facts]

Therefore, the idea of/the alibi that/the reason of/_______ is not


convincing
SPECIAL PHRASES FOR CONCLUSION

The Court shall remain as the bastion of the rule of law

The Court shall remain unswayed, neutral and impartial

The words of the Constitution should be read in its plain meaning,


if the law is clear, there is no room for interpretation.

If the means were corrupt, the purpose was corrupt as well


That's the way the law is. The law is not made to protect every single
victim. The law is decided through evidence.

_________ gross miscarriage of justice

While it is conceded that the state may place reasonable regulations,


however the state cannot place restrictions which are unreasonable
so as to render constitutionally protected rights nugatory

The power of judgment does not rely to the hands of an [18-year-old


boy], the law is clear.

There is no end for rape victims, they will be scarred for all their life
[specific scenario]

There is no end for rape victims, they will be scarred for all their life
[specific scenario]

Challenge the Warrant

LEGAL PHRASES IN AFFIRMATIVES

The petition is meritorious

The petition is with merit

The contention of the___ has/have merit.

SOME EXAMPLE OF TRANSITION WORDS


Here, In view of this,
That being said, View of this light,
In this instance, Shed to this,
In this case, In view of the foregoing,
SOME PHRASES FOR CRIMINAL LAW

Could/Could not satisfy the requisites of_______

Under the existing facts of the case, however, not all elements are
duly established

The [respondent/petitioner] is insufficient to merit the requisites


of_______

Deliberate attempt to subvert (weaken/ruin) the_______.

Deliberate attempt to [facts…]

Clear and present imminent danger

A – Answer
L – Legal Basis
A – Application
C – Conclusion
HOW TO READ AND REMEMBER CASES

1. Contextualize (Topic; subject)


2. Skip to the ending (Fallo or the dispositive portion -wherefore)

3. Checklist - Make a checklist of the following:

o who filed the case


o what case
o against whom
o why?
o how did the court ruled on the case?

4. Doctrine use in the case (what is the SC trying to teach in the case)

5. Make a memorable title.

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