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Dictionary of Law |
guest statute :: legal definitionGuest statute - n. a state law which sets standards of care by the driver of a car to a non-paying passenger. Although state laws vary, the basic concept is that the social passenger can bring suit for negligence against the driver for gross negligence only if the driver could have foreseen that his/her actions or car could put the rider in great peril. Examples: driving while drunk, going far over the speed limit, playing "chicken," taking chances, driving a car knowing the brakes are faulty, or particularly continuing the reckless driving after the passenger has asked the driver to stop or asked to be let out. See also: guest and Related Law Terms ↓ Related Law Termsadministrative law :: n. the procedures created by administrative agenci ... judge Administrative Procedure Actadvisory opinion :: n. an opinion stated by a judge or a court upon th ... o: actual controversy friendly suit antitrust laws :: n. acts adopted by Congress to outlaw or restrict ... so: price fixing restraint of trade attorney :: n. 1) an agent or someone authorized to act for an ... ialize. See also: court reciprocity Attorney General :: n. in each state and the federal government the hi ... izenry. See also: Solicitor General bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney Bill of Rights :: n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constit ... ved to the states or to the people. brief :: 1) n. a written legal argument, usually in a forma ... another person. See also: precedent civil :: adj. 1) that part of the law that encompasses busi ... also: civil liberties civil rights civil law :: n. 1) a body of laws and legal concepts which come ... generic term for non-criminal law. common law :: n. the traditional unwritten law of England, based ... plied without reference to statute. comparative negligence :: n. a rule of law applied in accident cases to dete ... utory negligence damages negligence conflict of law :: n. a situation in which both state and federal law ... y arose. See also: forum preemption constitutional rights :: n. rights given or reserved to the people by the U ... e also: Bill of Rights constitution consumer protection laws :: n. almost all states and the federal government ha ... rranty product liability securities controlling law :: n. the laws of the state which will be relied upon ... will be that of a particular state. corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading descent :: n. the rules of inheritance established by law in ... on inheritance intestate succession discrimination :: n. unequal treatment of persons, for a reason whic ... qual rights. See also: civil rights equal opportunity :: 1) n. a right supposedly guaranteed by both federa ... be so. See also: affirmative action equal protection of the law :: n. the right of all persons to have the same acces ... laws." See also: due process of law equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ fair trade laws :: n. state laws which permit manufacturers or produc ... state constitutions in many states. grandfather clause :: n. 1) a clause in a statute or zoning ordinance (p ... Such laws are now unconstitutional. guest :: n. 1) in general, a person paying to stay in a hot ... ce. See also: guest statute invitee impute :: v. 1) to attach to a person responsibility (and th ... also. See also: vicarious liability incorporate :: v. 1) to obtain an official charter or articles of ... te by reference incorporation stock interrogatories :: n. a set of written questions to a party to a laws ... ing. See also: deposition discovery joint tortfeasors :: n. two or more persons whose negligence in a singl ... : comparative negligence negligence judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate last clear chance :: n. a rule of law in determining responsibility for ... contributory negligence negligence law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute law book :: n. any of numerous volumes dealing with law, inclu ... : common law law Shepardize statute liability :: n. one of the most significant words in the field ... bility joint tortfeasors negligence limited partnership :: n. a special type of partnership which is very com ... mited liability partner partnership lineup :: n. a law enforcement method used in an attempt to ... entification is precarious at best. mandamus :: (man-dame-us) n. Latin for "we order," a writ (mor ... mandamus. See also: writ of mandate marriage :: n. the joining of a male and female in matrimony b ... of time without legal formalities. mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort no fault insurance :: n: a type of automobile insurance required of car ... ling lawsuits. See also: negligence non-profit corporation :: n. an organization incorporated under state laws a ... harity corporation cy pres doctrine occupy the field :: v. to preempt (monopolize) an area of statutory la ... ertain topics. See also: preemption preemption :: n. the rule of law that if the federal government ... cs control may parallel each other. regulations :: n. rules and administrative codes issued by govern ... es usually have similar procedures. rescue doctrine :: n. the rule of law that if a rescuer of a person h ... to the car grill. See also: damages respondeat superior :: (rehs-pond-dee-at superior) n. Latin for "let the ... : agency agent negligence principal roadside test :: n. a preliminary test law enforcement officers use ... g while intoxicated Miranda warning sentence :: 1) n. the punishment given to a person convicted o ... ence restitution suspended sentence separate property :: n. in community property states (California, Texas ... pouse. See also: community property sheriff :: n. the top law enforcement officer for a county, u ... ." See also: bailiff sheriff's sale shield laws :: n. statutes enacted in some states which declare t ... See also: privileged communication statute :: n. a federal or state written law enacted by the C ... and proclamations are not statutes. statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll supremacy clause :: n. Article VI, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, ... f involving a constitutional issue. toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry. tort :: n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrong ... nce slander trespass wrongful death vehicular manslaughter :: n. the crime of causing the death of a human being ... gence manslaughter reckless driving venue :: n. 1) the proper or most convenient location for t ... ion. See also: forum non conveniens Popular Law Searcheslegal definition ministerial act :: n. an act, particularly of a governmental employee ... exercising any individual judgment.chancery legal definition :: n. a court that can order acts performed. Today ch ... ts in most states. See also: equity testamentary disposition legal definition :: n. how the terms of a will divide the testator's ( ... named beneficiaries. See also: will contract of sufferance :: n. a "hold-over" tenancy after a lease has expired ... y tenancy at will unlawful detainer forthwith legal definition :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. forthwith definition legal :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. what is to wit in a legal contract :: prep. that is to say. Example: "the passengers in ... tty Bumgartner and Sherry Younger." mirror wills legal definition :: n. the wills of a husband and wife which are ident ... d each names the other as executor. clean hands doctrine latin :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense sine qua non only relates to contract law :: (see-nay kwah nahn) prep. Latin for "without which ... qua non of the injury to Playmate. Other Law Terms - Ggag order :: n. a judge's order prohibiting the attorneys and t ... st day in office, January 22, 1993.garnish :: v. to obtain a court order directing a party holdi ... ed. See also: garnishee garnishment garnishee :: n. a person or entity, quite often a bank or emplo ... ourt. See also: garnish garnishment garnishment :: n. the entire process of petitioning for and getti ... heriff. See also: garnish garnishee gender bias :: n. unequal treatment in employment opportunity (su ... statutes. See also: discrimination general appearance :: n. an attorney's representation of a client in cou ... case. See also: special appearance general counsel :: n. the chief attorney for a corporation, who is pa ... e counsel." See also: house counsel general damages :: n. monetary recovery (money won) in a lawsuit for ... s exemplary damages special damages general denial :: n. a statement in an answer to a lawsuit or claim ... anguage. See also: answer complaint general partner :: n. 1) usually one of the owners and operators of a ... ted partnership partner partnership general plan :: n. a plan of a city, county or area which establis ... uture development. See also: zoning generation skipping :: adj., adv. referring to gifts made through trusts ... to a grandchild without a gift tax. gift :: n. the voluntary transfer of property (including m ... ift tax unified estate and gift tax gift in contemplation of death :: n. (called a gift causa mortis by lawyers showing ... ift tax unified estate and gift tax gift tax :: n. federal tax on large gifts. Gifts to members of ... ance in gift tax planning is vital. go bail :: v. slang for putting up the bail money to get an a ... arrest or pending trial or appeal. good cause :: n. a legally sufficient reason for a ruling or oth ... od cause shown, the court orders:." good faith :: n. honest intent to act without taking an unfair a ... plied to all kinds of transactions. Good Samaritan rule :: n. from a Biblical story, if a volunteer comes to ... a lawsuit for millions of dollars. good title :: n. ownership of real property which is totally fre ... or deed of trust on the property). |