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Dictionary of Law |
Bachelor of Laws :: n. the degree in law from a law school, abbreviate ... troactively.
See also: Juris Doctor back-to-back life sentences :: n. slang for consecutive life terms imposed by a j ... ther 25 years for a parole hearing. bad debt :: n. an uncollectible debt. The problem is to determ ... ust no income on which to be taxed. bad faith :: 1) n. intentional dishonest act by not fulfilling ... ean hands doctrine fraud good faith bail :: 1) n. the money or bond put up to secure the relea ... bond bail bondsman own recognizance bail bond :: n. a bond provided by an insurance company through ... urned. See also: bail bail bondsman bail bondsman :: n. a professional agent for an insurance company w ... t to jail. See also: bail bail bond bailee :: n. a person, also called a custodian, with whom so ... he goods. See also: bailment bailor bailiff :: n. 1) a court official, usually a deputy sheriff, ... isdictional territory of a bailiff. bailment :: n. 1) the act of placing property in the custody a ... "bailment." See also: bailee bailor bailor :: n. a person who leaves goods in the custody of ano ... is found. See also: bailee bailment bait and switch :: n. a dishonest sales practice in which a business ... rants the costs of a separate suit. balance due :: n. the amount of a debt still owed on an account o ... cipal due without further interest. balance sheet :: n. the statement of the assets and the liabilities ... ctivity and health of the business. bank :: n. 1) an officially chartered institution empowere ... erred to as "in bank" or "en banc." bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy bankruptcy court :: n. the specialized federal court in which bankrupt ... : bankruptcy bankruptcy proceedings bankruptcy proceedings :: n. the bankruptcy procedure is: a) filing a petiti ... ankruptcy court claim in bankruptcy bar :: 1) n. collectively all attorneys, as "the bar," wh ... a room, building, or real property. bar association :: n. an organization of lawyers. There are two types ... oluntary organization of attorneys. bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney bargain :: n. 1) a mutual agreement or contract between two p ... o: agreement consideration contract barratry :: n. creating legal business by stirring up disputes ... ent he/she has no legitimate claim. barrister :: n. in the United States a fancy name for a lawyer ... ome barristers. See also: solicitor basis :: n. the original cost of an asset to be used to det ... ssistance. See also: adjusted basis battery :: n. the actual intentional striking of someone, wit ... e also: assault assault and battery beach bum trust provision :: n. a requirement in a trust that a beneficiary can ... live off the trust. See also: trust bearer :: n. anyone holding something, such as a check, prom ... bearer paper negotiable instrument bearer paper :: n. negotiable instrument (e.g. a bond) which is pa ... sion (the bearer). See also: bearer belief :: n. convinced of the truth of a statement or allega ... t. See also: information and belief bench :: n. 1) general term for all judges, as in "the benc ... h court judge sidebar witness stand bench warrant :: n. a warrant issued by a judge, often to command s ... appear in court. See also: warrant beneficial interest :: n. the right of a party to some profit, distributi ... benefits. See also: contract trust beneficial use :: n. the right to enjoy the use of something (partic ... s is held by another. See also: use benefit :: 1) n. any profit or acquired right or privilege, p ... fit Ken Murray." See also: contract benefit of counsel :: n. having the opportunity to have an attorney and ... attorney is the person's own fault. bequeath :: v. to give personal property under provisions of a ... s of a will. See also: bequest will bequest :: n. the gift of personal property under the terms o ... e been made). See also: legacy will best evidence rule :: n. the legal doctrine that an original piece of ev ... ence in a trial. See also: evidence bestiality :: n. copulation by a human with an animal, which is ... re." See also: crime against nature beyond a reasonable doubt :: adj. part of jury instructions in all criminal tri ... on moral certainty reasonable doubt BFP :: n. slang for bona fide purchaser, which means some ... ner). See also: bona fide purchaser bias :: n. the predisposition of a judge, arbitrator, pros ... ire. See also: hometowned voir dire bid :: n. an offer to purchase with a specific price stat ... getting the job. See also: contract bifurcate :: v. the order or ruling of a judge that one issue i ... is necessary. See also: bifurcation bifurcation :: n. the act of a judge in dividing issues before a ... on the other issue. (See bifurcate bigamy :: n. the condition of having two wives or two husban ... d to several husbands is polyandry. bilateral contract :: n. an agreement in which the parties exchange prom ... also: contract unilateral contract bill :: n. 1) what is commonly called a "check" by which t ... ions, which is falling into disuse. bill of attainder :: n. a legislative act which declares a named person ... e I, Section 9 of the Constitution. bill of exchange :: n. a writing by a party (maker or drawer) ordering ... awn on a bank account is a "check." bill of lading :: n. a receipt obtained by the shipper of goods from ... ll of lading, there is no delivery. bill of particulars :: n. a written itemization of claims which a defenda ... the factual bases for the charges. Bill of Rights :: n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constit ... ved to the states or to the people. bill of sale :: n. a written statement attesting to the transfer ( ... ther provisions. See also: contract binder :: n. a written statement of the key terms of an agre ... rance coverage. See also: insurance blackmail :: n. the crime of threatening to reveal embarrassing ... e to property). See also: extortion blank endorsement :: n. endorsement of a check or other negotiable pape ... id. See also: negotiable instrument blue laws :: n. state or local laws which prohibit certain acti ... estiges remain at least informally. blue ribbon jury :: n. a jury selected from prominent, well-educated c ... ight to have a jury of one's peers. blue sky laws :: n. laws intended to protect the public from purcha ... e sky." See also: corporation stock board of directors :: n. the policy managers of a corporation or organiz ... he expertise. See also: corporation boiler room :: n. a telephone bank operation in which fast-talkin ... and in violation of security laws. boilerplate :: n., adj. slang for provisions in a contract, form ... favor and/or protect the provider. bona fide :: adj. Latin for "good faith," it signifies honesty, ... t doubt on the right to hold title. bona fide purchaser :: n. commonly called BFP in legal and banking circle ... See also: BFP holder in due course bond :: n. 1) written evidence of debt issued by a company ... good up to the amount of the bond. bondsman :: n. 1) someone who sells bail bonds. 2) a surety (g ... also: bail bond bail bondsman bond book account :: n. an account of a customer kept in a business led ... or a debt. See also: account stated book value :: n. a determination of the value of a corporation's ... ssets may be under- or over-valued. bottomry :: n. a mortgage contract in which a ship and/or its ... n sell the ship and/or its freight. boycott :: n. organized refusal to purchase products or patro ... e laws. See also: secondary boycott breach :: 1) n. literally, a break. A breach may be a failur ... breach of trust breach of warranty breach of contract :: n. failing to perform any term of a contract, writ ... breach breach specific performance breach of promise :: n. historically, the dumping of a female fiancee b ... d no longer exist. See also: breach breach of the peace :: n. any act which disturbs the public or even one p ... g inappropriately. See also: breach breach of trust :: n. 1) any act which is in violation of the duties ... ise or confidence. See also: breach breach of warranty :: n. determination that a statement as to title of p ... See also: implied warranty warranty breaking and entering :: n. 1) the criminal act of entering a residence or ... above. See also: burglary trespass bribery :: n. the crime of giving or taking money or some oth ... s which are against company policy. brief :: 1) n. a written legal argument, usually in a forma ... another person. See also: precedent broker :: n. in general, a person who arranges contracts bet ... security ("hocked") at high rates. brought to trial :: v. the act of actually beginning a trial, usually ... y or beginning opening statements). bucket shop :: n. an unofficial and usually illegal betting opera ... the stock and commodities markets. building and loan :: n. another name for savings and loan association. ... payment. See also: savings and loan bulk sale :: n. the sale of all or a large part of a merchant's ... entories. See also: bulk sales acts bulk sales acts :: n. state laws (spelled out in the Uniform Commerci ... g without paying current creditors. bulk transfer :: bulk sale ... bulk sale burden :: n. anything that results in a restrictive load upo ... perty to reach his home (easement). burden of proof :: n. the requirement that the plaintiff (the party b ... ence prima facie weight of evidence burglary :: n. the crime of breaking and entering into a struc ... le. See also: breaking and entering business :: n. any activity or enterprise entered into for pro ... pleasure or no particular purpose. business invitee :: n. a person entering commercial premises for the p ... to the contrary. See also: invitee but for rule :: n. one of several tests to determine if a defendan ... e damage. See also: proximate cause buy-sell agreement :: n. a contract among the owners of a business which ... older's interest in the enterprise. bylaws :: n. the written rules for conduct of a corporation, ... d/or amended. See also: corporation |