Pennsylvania Car Accident Glossary of Terms

Technical errors

Errors committed during a trial that have not prejudiced the losing party's rights and therefore are not grounds for reversal on appeal.

Testimony

Evidence delivered by a witness at a legal proceeding either orally at the proceeding or in the written form of an affidavit or deposition.

Third party benefits

In insurance law, third party benefits refer to the amount of available coverage that the at-fault party has in bodily injury and property damage.

Thoracic

Referring to or relating to the chest area.

Tipstaff

Court-appointed officer whose duty it is to serve the judge in a variety of ways while court is in session. See bailiff .

Tort

In civil law, generally, a wrong committed against a person or property.

Tort-feasor

One who commits a tort.

Tortious

Having the quality of a tort; the wrongdoer.

Transcript

Official written copy of proceedings in a case, including hearings, depositions, and trial. Usually made by a court reporter.

Trial

The judicial examination and determination of issues between the parties to an action .

Trial calendar

List maintained by the clerk of court or the trial judge of cases awaiting trial, which includes trial dates, names of attorneys representing parties, and other such information.

Trial court

The first court to hear the case, as opposed to an appellate court, which hears appeals of decisions made by trial courts.

Trial jury

See jury.

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