Sheriff - The executive officer of local court in some areas. In other jurisdictions the sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of a county. Sherman Act - The basic antitrust statute prohibiting any unreasonable interference, conspiracy, restraint of trade, or monopolies with respect to interstate commerce. Sidebar - A conference between the judge and lawyers, usually in the courtroom, out of earshot of the jury and spectators. Slander - Spoken defamation which tends to injure a person's reputation.
People often represent themselves rather than hire an attorney.
A portion of the payment is deducted from the employee's salary and an equal portion is contributed by the employer. Social Security Administration - The federal agency which administers the national social security program. Sovereign Immunity - The doctrine that the government, state or federal, is immune to lawsuit unless it give its consent. Specific performance - A remedy requiring a person who has breached a contract to perform specifically what he or she has agreed to do. Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation.