Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms
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Oath: Written or oral pledge by a person to keep a promise or speak the truth.
Obiter Dictum: Remark by a judge in a legal opinion that is irrelevant to the decision and does not establish precedent . Often used in the plural, dicta.
Objection: In a trial, a reason stated on the record by an attorney that a matter or proceeding is illegal. Making objections in open court is important for purposes of making a record for appeal.
Occupational Disease: An illness resulting from long-term employment in a particular
