Glossary of Motorcycle Injury Law Terms
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Jockey Shift: A shift lever that is actuated by a rider's hand and whch sits either behind the rider's leg or is mounted on the fuel tank.
Judgment: A court's decision.
Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (n.o.v.): An order by the trial judge entering a judgment in a manner contradictory to the jury's verdict. This is granted only when the verdict is unreasonable and unsupportable.
Jurisdiction: The power of a court to act in particular case.
Jury: The panel of people who decide the facts in a lawsuit.
