SCLT 3389 – Transportation Law
Case Law Definitions
Affirm - to confirm, ratify, or otherwise approve a lower court's decision on appeal. To
solemnly declare that certain statements are true or that one will testify truthfully
Certiorari - a writ or order by which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court.
Consequential damages - otherwise known as special damages, are damages you can
prove occurred because of the failure of one party to meet a contractual obligation.
Indemnify – compensate (someone) for harm or loss
Indemnity - security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.
Prima facie - based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise.
Remand – to send back