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Glossary of Motorcycle Accidents 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.