Massachusetts General Laws ch. 278 sec. 34 – Motions in arrest of judgment
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Section 34. No motion in arrest of judgment shall be allowed for a cause existing before verdict, unless it affects the jurisdiction of the court.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 278 sec. 34
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.