sm. This is when a judge makes decisions on the basis of similar cases that may have set certain precedence and not for some public good.Plaintiff- the complaining party or the party whom sues in a civil action case. The person who is seeking compensation for damages.Preponderance of the Evidence- evidence that stands out and seems to be the most convincing. It is evidence that seems to be the most logical of what may have happened and holds the most weight.Side Bar- the side of the judge 's bench where the counselors and judges discuss matters that they do not want the jury to hear. These matters are still recorded just in case there is an appeal.Voir Dire- the translation is "to speak the truth". This is the preliminary examination of jurors or witnesses to see where their interest lies. With all lawyers present, the decision is made on who will be a juror through pre-trial selection. Writ- a written mandatory rule of conduct or action. It is written by authority, and in the name of that authority or the state. It forces a person to do the act that was mentioned in the rule. It is issued by a court and directed to a sheriff or other law enforcement that is authorized to administer it. The writ contains basic directions on what needs to be done.*Sources: Black's Law Dictionary, 5th and 6th edition Barron's Law Dictionary, 4th editionRoad to the Supreme Court In 1973, Roe vs. Wade legally gave women the right to choose to have an abortion up to 24 weeks or the second trimester. As a result, states could impose certain restrictions unless the mother's life was in jeopardy. In the same year Reproductive Health Care Services (RHCS) opened in Missouri. Their mission was to provide choices of planned parenthood, adoption, and abortion to all women regardless of their ability to pay. In 1986, the Missouri Law sought to limit access to have abortions, and influenced legislatures to create a bill called House Bill 1596...
