101. Circumstantial Evidence

Evidence in a trial which is not directly from an eyewitness or participant and requires some reasoning to prove as fact.

102. Circuit Courts

A movable court in which the judge holds court sessions at several different locations for pre-specified periods of time. In effect, the judge "rides the circuit" from town to town and takes the "court" with him. Formerly, the Federal District Courts of Appeal were called the Circuit Courts of Appeal.

103. Churning

The unethical and usually illegal practice of excessive buying and selling of shares for a stock for a customer by a stockbroker or sales agent for the purpose of obtaining high sales commissions.

104. Child Support

A court ordered mandate for funds to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of a minor child after divorce.

105. Child Custody

court's determination of which parent, relative, or other adult should have physical and/or legal control and responsibility for a minor (child) under 18

106. Chief Justice

presiding judge of any State Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court; the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the senate

107. Check

A draft upon a particular account in a bank, in which the drawer directs the bank to pay a certain amount to a third party.

108. Chattel

An item of personal property which is movable, as distinguished from real property.

109. Charter

1) the act of an established body giving sanction or bestowing rights on an individual or party, usually in writing 2) an enumerated privilege

110. Charge