§ 14-2.1 Derivation of the estates, powers and trusts law from other laws
§ 14-2.2 Distribution from other laws to the estates, powers and trusts law
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Terms Used In New York Laws > Estates, Powers and Trusts > Article 14 > Part 2 - Derivation and Distribution Tables

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.