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bill of particulars :: legal definition


Bill of particulars - n. a written itemization of claims which a defendant in a lawsuit can demand of the plaintiff to find out what are the details of the claims. Thus, a general claim that defendant owes plaintiff $50,000 for goods delivered or damaged must be broken down so the defendant can understand and defend. In criminal cases it can give an accused person notice of the factual bases for the charges.


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attachment :: n. the seizing of money or property prior to getti ... bond. See also: writ of attachment
burden of proof :: n. the requirement that the plaintiff (the party b ... ence prima facie weight of evidence
clean hands doctrine :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense
complaint :: n. the first document filed with the court (actual ... g prayer service of process summons
counterclaim :: n. a retaliatory claim by a defendant against a pl ... d. See also: answer cross-complaint
cross-complaint :: n. after a complaint has been filed against a defe ... g prayer service of process summons
default judgment :: n. if a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to ... See also: complaint default summons
defense attorney :: n. 1) the attorney representing the defendant in a ... lso: defendant plaintiff's attorney
demand :: 1) v. to claim as a need, requirement or entitleme ... pay is made. See also: demand note
forum non conveniens :: (for-uhm nahn cahn-vee-nee-ehns) n. Latin for a fo ... most convenient location for trial.
insanity :: n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a p ... M'Naughten rule temporary insanity
joint and several :: adj. referring to a debt or a judgment for neglige ... ution contributory negligence joint
last clear chance :: n. a rule of law in determining responsibility for ... contributory negligence negligence
liability :: n. one of the most significant words in the field ... bility joint tortfeasors negligence
misjoinder :: n. the inclusion of parties (plaintiffs or defenda ... ent transactions. See also: joinder
motion for dismissal :: (non-suit) n. application by a defendant in a laws ... otion for nonsuit. See also: motion
party :: n. 1) one of the participants in a lawsuit or othe ... y real party in interest respondent
proof :: n. confirmation of a fact by evidence. In a trial, ... doubt preponderance of the evidence
proximate cause :: n. a happening which results in an event, particul ... also: intervening cause negligence
quiet title action :: n. a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real ... opposition. See also: notice title
recoupment :: n. the right of a defendant in a lawsuit to demand ... ter, including outside the lawsuit.
setoff :: (offset) n. a claim by a defendant in a lawsuit th ... ee also: affirmative defense offset
speculative damages :: n. possible financial loss or expenses claimed by ... future customers. See also: damages
summons :: n. a document issued by the court at the time a la ... use service service of process writ
unclean hands :: n. a legal doctrine which is a defense to a compla ... ough. See also: affirmative defense

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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.