CEREBRAL PALSY GLOSSARY
Glossary of Cerebral Palsy Law Terms
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Jaundice: Normally, the liver processes the bilirubin. Often infants do not have fully developed livers so they cannot process all the bilirubin that is produced. A buildup of bilirubin causes a yellow color in infants and this is called jaundice.
Judgment: The official decision by a court regarding the rights and claims of the parties to a civil or criminal lawsuit.
Judgment Notwithstanding The Verdict: A judgment entered by order of the court for one party, although there has been a jury verdict for the other party.