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Founded: 279 affirmative action :: n. the process of a business or governmental agenc ... and state affirmative action laws. quiet title action :: n. a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real ... opposition. See also: notice title accord and satisfaction :: n. an agreement to accept less than is legally due ... h" practicality. See also: novation retraction :: n. 1) to withdraw any legal document in a lawsuit ... igation. See also: defamation libel class action :: n. a lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf ... ees usually require court approval. commencement of action :: n. an action (a lawsuit) commences (begins officia ... ing a complaint. See also: petition action :: n. a lawsuit in which one party (or parties) sues ... . See also: cause of action lawsuit actionable :: adj. when enough facts or circumstances exist to m ... ction lawsuit malicious prosecution stockholders' derivative action :: n. See also: derivative action shareholders' deriv ... ion shareholders' derivative action state action :: n. in federal Civil Rights Acts, dating back to 18 ... for damages. See also: civil rights satisfaction :: n. receiving payment or performance of what is due ... n contract satisfaction of judgment satisfaction of judgment :: n. a document signed by a judgment creditor (the p ... ord. See also: abstract of judgment cause of action :: n. the basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds ... property. See also: element lawsuit shareholders' derivative action :: n. a lawsuit by a corporation's shareholders, theo ... gement. See also: derivative action qui tam action :: : (kwee tam) n. from Latin for "who as well," a la ... technical violations and/or errors. affirmative defense :: n. part of an answer to a charge or complaint in w ... lp the defendant. See also: defense collusive action :: n. a lawsuit brought by parties pretending to be a ... ion collusion controversy precedent setoff :: (offset) n. a claim by a defendant in a lawsuit th ... ee also: affirmative defense offset amended pleading :: n. a changed written pleading in a lawsuit, includ ... o: amend amended complaint demurrer secured transaction :: n. any loan or credit in which property is pledged ... d of trust lien mortgage pawn UCC-1 legal action :: n. any lawsuit, petition or prosecution. ... y lawsuit, petition or prosecution. satisfaction of mortgage :: n. a document signed by a lender acknowledging tha ... id off the debt. See also: mortgage limitation of actions :: n. the period of time in which a person has to fil ... e. See also: statute of limitations civil action :: n. any lawsuit relating to civil matters and not c ... inal prosecution. See also: lawsuit condemnation action :: n. a lawsuit brought by a public agency to acquire ... e also: condemnation eminent domain equal opportunity :: 1) n. a right supposedly guaranteed by both federa ... be so. See also: affirmative action derivative action :: n. a lawsuit brought by a corporation shareholder ... on director shareholder stockholder foreseeable risk :: n. a danger which a reasonable person should antic ... reseeable. See also: foreseeability clean hands doctrine :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ perfect :: : (with stress on the second syllable) v. 1) to co ... perfect. See also: mechanic's lien permanent injunction :: n. a final order of a court that a person or entit ... ary injunction temporary injunction party :: n. 1) one of the participants in a lawsuit or othe ... y real party in interest respondent overt act :: n. in criminal law, an action which might be innoc ... terrorist bombing of that building. paralegal :: n. a non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiri ... h less than that for the attorneys. parens patriae :: (paa-rens pat-tree-eye) n. Latin for "father of hi ... pport custody divorce guardian ward partner :: n. 1) one of the co-owners and investors in a "par ... ner limited partnership partnership probative value :: n. evidence which is sufficiently useful to prove ... prior actions. See also: probative promissory note :: n. a written promise by a person (variously called ... lso: interest obligee obligor usury process :: n. in law, the legal means by which a person is re ... service of process subpena summons out of court :: adj. referring to actions, including negotiations ... is dismissed. See also: settlement proper party :: n. a person or entity who has an interest (financi ... lf. See also: necessary party party prosecute :: v. 1) in criminal law, to charge a person with a c ... rney General prosecution prosecutor puffing :: n. the exaggeration of the good points of a produc ... seller is possible. See also: fraud public record :: n. any information, minutes, files, accounts or ot ... l judgment are both public records. probable cause :: n. sufficient reason based upon known facts to bel ... of Rights search search and seizure pro rata :: (proh rat-ah or proh ray-tah) adj. from Latin for ... e year in which he/she holds title. power of attorney :: n. a written document signed by a person giving an ... y, as in a real estate transaction. power :: n. the right, authority and ability to take some a ... g legal rights and many other acts. practice :: 1) n. custom or habit as shown by repeated action, ... s "she practices law in St. Louis." prevailing party :: n. the winner in a lawsuit. Many contracts, leases ... ed before or after trial has begun. privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights. prior restraint :: n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast ... e words of Sir William Blackstone). pierce the corporate veil :: v. to prove that a corporation exists merely as a ... ling with it. See also: corporation motion to strike :: n. a request for a judge's order to eliminate all ... be unrung." See also: motion strike levy :: 1) v. to seize (take) property upon a writ of exec ... heriff's sale tax writ of execution letter of credit :: n. a document issued by a bank guaranteeing to pro ... ong-distance business transactions. legal age :: n. the age at which a person is responsible for hi ... so: infancy juvenile court minority libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander lie detector test :: n. a popular name for a polygraph which tests the ... be referred to. See also: polygraph litigious :: adj. referring to a person who constantly brings o ... e called "professional plaintiffs." lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order. lawsuit :: n. a common term for a legal action by one person ... See also: case cause of action suit law of admiralty :: n. statutes, customs and treaties dealing with act ... w. See also: Jones Act maritime law judicial proceedings :: n. any action by a judge re: trials, hearings, pet ... efore the court. See also: judicial joint custody :: n. in divorce actions, a decision by the court (of ... em. See also: child custody divorce jurisdiction :: n. the authority given by law to a court to try ca ... Superior Court Supreme Court venue justice of the peace :: (JP) n. a judge who handles minor legal matters su ... ersons to qualify by taking a test. last clear chance :: n. a rule of law in determining responsibility for ... contributory negligence negligence justiciable :: n. referring to a matter which is capable of being ... e of action" or "justiciable case." long-arm statute :: n. law which gives a local state court jurisdictio ... rt jurisdiction over the defendant. malicious prosecution :: n. filing a lawsuit with the intention of creating ... vor of the victim. See also: malice negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort muniment of title :: n. documentary evidence of title to real property. ... also: deed quiet title action title notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice novation :: n. agreement of parties to a contract to substitut ... . See also: accord and satisfaction oral contract :: n. an agreement made with spoken words and either ... itten. See also: agreement contract officious intermeddler :: n. a volunteer who assists and/or benefits another ... efit. See also: Good Samaritan rule multifarious :: adj., adv. reference to a lawsuit in which either ... ed misjoinder. See also: misjoinder quash :: v. to annul or set aside. In law, a motion to quas ... s when the wrong person was served. matter of record :: n. anything, including testimony, evidence, ruling ... cussions not written down or taped. malpractice :: n. An act or continuing conduct of a professional ... eed. See also: errors and omissions mercantile law :: n. that broad area of the law (also called commerc ... tion seller Uniform Commercial Code misjoinder :: n. the inclusion of parties (plaintiffs or defenda ... ent transactions. See also: joinder motion for a summary judgment :: n. a written request for a judgment in the moving ... strict procedures. See also: motion mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed order :: 1) n. every direction or mandate of a judge or a c ... defendant. See also: judge judgment replevin :: n. under common law, the right to bring a lawsuit ... se of action" for all civil wrongs. statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll star chamber proceedings :: n. any judicial or quasi-judicial action, trial or ... ate 1960s. See also: kangaroo court stipulation :: n. an agreement, usually on a procedural matter, b ... g, signed and filed with the court. strike :: 1) v. to remove a statement from the record of the ... ing the business, factory or store. summary adjudication of issues :: n. a court order ruling that certain factual issue ... is made. See also: summary judgment suit :: n. generic term for any filing of a complaint (or ... "suit in equity." See also: lawsuit standard of care :: n. the watchfulness, attention, caution and pruden ... of care foreseeable risk negligence special master :: n. a person appointed by the court to carry out an ... ting to the judge. See also: master sine qua non :: (see-nay kwah nahn) prep. Latin for "without which ... qua non of the injury to Playmate. similarly situated :: adj. with the same problems and circumstances, ref ... class action multiplicity of suits sound mind and memory :: n. having an understanding of one's actions and re ... ee also: competent incompetent will sounds in :: adj. referring to the underlying legal basis for a ... ause of action sounds in contract." special circumstances :: n. in criminal cases, particularly homicides, acti ... urant. See also: capital punishment summary judgment :: n. a court order ruling that no factual issues rem ... tion summary adjudication of issues tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax vexatious litigation :: n. filing a lawsuit with the knowledge that it has ... lous malicious prosecution sanction unlawful detainer :: n. 1) keeping possession of real property without ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice writ :: n. a written order of a judge requiring specific a ... ntity to whom the writ is directed. writ of mandate :: (mandamus) n. a court order to a government agency ... al acts. See also: mandamus mandate wrongful termination :: n. a right of an employee to sue his/her employer ... ing an employee's grounds for suit. wrongful death :: n. the death of a human being as the result of a w ... ual beneficiaries (family members). unlawful :: adj. referring to any action which is in violation ... on, or established legal precedents unfair competition :: n. wrongful and/or fraudulent business methods to ... ctices tend to harm one's business. temporary insanity :: n. in a criminal prosecution, a defense by the acc ... diminished capacity insanity intent temporary injunction :: n. a court order prohibiting an action by a party ... ry injunction. See also: injunction third party :: n. a person who is not a party to a contract or a ... beneficiary third-party beneficiary tide lands :: n. land between the high and low tides, which is u ... ch fronts on the sea at that point. ultrahazardous activity :: n. an action or process which is so inherently dan ... sional auto race on public streets. show cause order :: n. an order of the court, also called an order to ... hild. See also: order to show cause shortening time :: n. an order of the court in response to the motion ... e notice is served within 24 hours. recoupment :: n. the right of a defendant in a lawsuit to demand ... ter, including outside the lawsuit. record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial remand :: v. to send back. An appeals court may remand a cas ... ee also: appeal preliminary hearing renewal :: n. keeping an existing arrangement in force for an ... ction which evidences the new term. respondeat superior :: (rehs-pond-dee-at superior) n. Latin for "let the ... : agency agent negligence principal joint adventure :: n. when two or more people go together on a trip o ... e activity. See also: joint venture reasonable reliance :: n. particularly in contracts, what a prudent perso ... the following:." See also: contract reasonable :: adj., adv. in law, just, rational, appropriate, or ... ost of other actions or activities. quasi-criminal :: adj. a reference to a court's right to punish for ... defendant. See also: criminal quasi quasi in rem :: adj. referring to a legal action which is primaril ... See also: in personam in rem quasi quasi-judicial :: adj., adv. referring to the actions of an agency, ... -judicial. See also: judicial quasi quitclaim deed :: n. a real property deed which transfers (conveys) ... also: convey deed grant deed title ratification :: n. confirmation of an action which was not pre-app ... mployee). See also: agent principal respondent :: n. 1) the party who is required to answer a petiti ... "appellant") in the appeals court. restraint of trade :: n. in antitrust law, any activity (including agree ... also: antitrust laws monopoly trust setting :: n. the action of a court, clerk or commissioner in ... g a trial or hearing. See also: set service by publication :: n. serving a summons or other legal document in a ... perty. See also: service of process share :: n. 1) a portion of a benefit from a trust, estate, ... n issue of the corporation's stock. shareholder :: n. the owner of one or more shares of stock in a c ... : corporation shareholders' meeting sharp practice :: n. actions by a lawyer using misleading statements ... e bar association or by the courts. self-help :: n. 1) obtaining relief or enforcing one's rights w ... maximizing of one's opportunities. self-executing :: adj. immediately effective without further action, ... party the right to try to collect. reversal :: n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that t ... e of damages is ordered to dismiss. retroactive :: adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute ... ospective." See also: ex post facto riot :: n. 1) technically a turbulent and violent disturba ... to unlawful possession of firearms. scope of employment :: n. actions of an employee which further the busine ... ter and servant respondeat superior securities :: n. generic term for shares of stock, bonds and deb ... ee also: bond debenture share stock quasi :: : (kway-zeye, kwah-zee) adj., adv. from Latin for ... ve to be treated "as if" they were. inter alia :: (in-tur eh-lee-ah) prep. Latin for "among other th ... ime to file the action had passed." collateral estoppel :: n. the situation in which a judgment in one case p ... ng. See also: estoppel res judicata collateral attack :: n. a legal action to challenge a ruling in another ... of paternity in the divorce action. collateral :: 1) n. property pledged to secure a loan or debt, u ... ral to the Colorado divorce action. common counts :: n. claims for debt alleged in a lawsuit (included ... so: cause of action complaint count community property :: n. property and profits received by a husband and ... and distribution separate property condemn :: v. 1) for a public agency to determine that a buil ... condemnation action eminent domain compensatory damages :: n. damages recovered in payment for actual injury ... es punitive damages special damages cloud on title (cloud) :: n. an actual or apparent outstanding claim on the ... ion reconveyance title title report class :: n. in legal (not sociological) terms, all those pe ... nt is given. See also: class action burden of proof :: n. the requirement that the plaintiff (the party b ... ence prima facie weight of evidence bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy but for rule :: n. one of several tests to determine if a defendan ... e damage. See also: proximate cause case :: n. short for a cause of action, lawsuit, or the ri ... ny, the court stated the rule as:." civil procedure :: n. the complex and often confusing body of rules a ... l civil action civil code civil law cause :: from Latin causa 1) v. to make something happen. 2 ... so: cause of action proximate cause condemnation :: n. the legal process by which a governmental body ... eminent domain inverse condemnation conditional sale :: n. a sale of property or goods which will be compl ... ng by September 1st. See also: sale culpable :: adj. sufficiently responsible for criminal acts or ... ons and thus should take the blame. cruel and unusual punishment :: n. governmental penalties against convicted crimin ... opted. See also: capital punishment court :: n. 1) the judge, as in "The court rules in favor o ... cost and wait of full court trials. damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages debt :: n. 1) a sum of money due to another. 2) obligation ... mount owed. See also: common counts dedication :: n. the giving of land by a private person or entit ... perty. See also: quiet title action deception :: n. the act of misleading another through intention ... ent actions. See also: deceit fraud count :: n. each separate statement in a complaint which st ... also: cause of action common counts corporate opportunity :: n. a business opportunity which becomes known to a ... ative action fiduciary relationship conspiracy :: n. when people work together by agreement to commi ... d conspiracy. See also: conspirator conscious parallelism :: n. an undiscussed imitation by a business of a com ... cidence? No, conscious parallelism. constructive fraud :: n. when the circumstances show that someone's acti ... been proven. See also: constructive constructive notice :: n. a fiction that a person got notice even though ... personally. See also: constructive controlled substance :: n. a drug which has been declared by federal or st ... those who have used the substances. contemplation of death :: n. the anticipation of death in a relatively short ... e also: unified estate and gift tax bank :: n. 1) an officially chartered institution empowere ... erred to as "in bank" or "en banc." bait and switch :: n. a dishonest sales practice in which a business ... rants the costs of a separate suit. abuse of discretion :: n. a polite way of saying a trial judge has made s ... partner's realistic ability to pay. unclean hands :: n. a legal doctrine which is a defense to a compla ... ough. See also: affirmative defense new matter :: n. newly claimed facts or legal issues raised (bro ... ee also: affirmative defense answer acceptance of service :: n. agreement by a defendant (or his/her attorney) ... o accept service. See also: service accretion :: n. 1) in real estate, the increase of the actual l ... cted event. See also: probate trust actual controversy :: n. a true legal dispute which leads to a genuine l ... al outcome. See also: friendly suit act :: 1) n. in general, any action by a person. 2) n. a ... ct on your motion for a new trial." laches :: n. the legal doctrine that a legal right or claim ... , breach of contract, fraud, etc.). denial :: n. a statement in the defendant's answer to a comp ... ative defense answer general denial allege :: v. to claim a fact is true, commonly in a complain ... or any claim. See also: allegation allegation :: n. a statement of claimed fact contained in a comp ... sure of a fact. See also: complaint answer :: n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant ... emurrer general denial verification assumption of risk :: n. 1) taking a chance in a potentially dangerous s ... d be damaged or prove unprofitable. defense :: n. 1) a general term for the effort of an attorney ... tiff. See also: affirmative defense confession and avoidance :: n. when a defendant admits the allegations in a co ... tries to avoid their legal impact. ad litem :: adj. legal Latin meaning "for the purposes of the ... of age. See also: guardian ad litem adequate remedy :: n. a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a co ... es it, giving cause for his arrest. arm's length :: adj. the description of an agreement made by two p ... th" transaction. See also: contract appraiser :: n. a professional who makes appraisals of the valu ... isal Institute). See also: appraise attempt :: v. and n. to actually try to commit a crime and ha ... felt he tried but did not succeed. attorney's fee :: n. the payment for legal services. It can take sev ... ees in the particular type of case. bailment :: n. 1) the act of placing property in the custody a ... "bailment." See also: bailee bailor bad faith :: 1) n. intentional dishonest act by not fulfilling ... ean hands doctrine fraud good faith anticipatory breach :: n. when a party to a contract repudiates (reneges ... perform. See also: breach contract amicus curiae :: n. Latin for "friend of the court," a party or an ... party's presentation to the court. after-acquired property :: n. 1) personal or real property acquired by a debt ... lso: bankruptcy secured transaction adopt :: v. 1) to take on the relationship of parent to chi ... nt in a lawsuit. See also: adoption aliquot :: (al-ee-kwoh) adj. a definite fractional share, us ... trust assets. See also: share alluvion :: n. an increase in one's land from soil deposited o ... , bay or ocean. See also: accretion American Civil Liberties Union :: n. a membership organization founded in 1920 to de ... rk, NY 10036; tel.: (212) 944-9800. amended complaint :: n. what results when the party suing (plaintiff or ... cause of action complaint demurrer defamation :: n. the act of making untrue statements about anoth ... comment libel public figure slander defense attorney :: n. 1) the attorney representing the defendant in a ... lso: defendant plaintiff's attorney guardian ad litem :: n. a person appointed by the court only to take le ... awsuit is filed. See also: ad litem gravamen :: n. Latin for "to weigh down," the basic gist of ev ... o: cause of action charge complaint good faith :: n. honest intent to act without taking an unfair a ... plied to all kinds of transactions. guest statute :: n. a state law which sets standards of care by the ... sked to be let out. See also: guest habitable :: adj. referring to a residence that is safe and can ... rent. See also: landlord and tenant hostile possession :: n. occupancy of a piece of real property coupled w ... verse possession quiet title action harassment :: (either harris-meant or huh-rass-meant) n. the act ... See also: harass sexual harassment good cause :: n. a legally sufficient reason for a ruling or oth ... od cause shown, the court orders:." full disclosure :: n. the need in business transactions to tell the " ... icant fact. See also: caveat emptor foreign corporation :: n. a corporation which is incorporated under the l ... tate or Whoopee's designated agent. final settlement :: n. an agreement reached by the parties to a lawsui ... rneys present. See also: settlement foreseeability :: n. reasonable anticipation of the possible results ... e also: foreseeable risk negligence friendly suit :: n. a lawsuit filed in order to obtain a court orde ... eement in which there was an error. frivolous :: adj. referring to a legal move in a lawsuit clearl ... ing the courts to resolve disputes. frisk :: v. quickly patting down the clothes of a possible ... k women and men officers frisk men. hypothecate :: v. from Greek for "pledge," a generic term for usi ... sion. See also: secured transaction implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing :: n. a general assumption of the law of contracts, t ... -long employment. See also: implied international law :: n. treaties between countries; multi-lateral agree ... all nations. See also: World Court interlocutory decree :: n. a court judgment which is temporary and not int ... ppeared to waste the parties' time. interstate commerce :: n. commercial trade, business, movement of goods o ... and the I.C.C. may soon be history. intervening cause :: n. an event which occurs between the original impr ... cause negligence superseding cause irreparable damage or injury :: n. the type of harm which no monetary compensation ... also: equity injunction remedy writ intervention :: n. the procedure under which a third party may joi ... rvene joinder multiplicity of suits instrument :: n. 1) a written legal document such as a contract, ... in an assault (a blunt instrument). indispensable party :: n. a person or entity which must be included in a ... tion to join Olivia as a defendant. in personam :: adj. (in purr-soh-nam) from Latin for "directed to ... here. See also: in rem jurisdiction impound :: v. 1) to collect funds, in addition to installment ... cases. See also: forfeit forfeiture in re :: prep. short for "in regard to" or concerning. Ofte ... e Adoption of Marcus McGillicuddy." in rem :: adj. from Latin "against or about a thing," referr ... cular person. See also: in personam incorporate by reference :: v. to include language from another document or el ... uses of Action hereinabove stated." incapacity :: adj. 1) not being able to perform any gainful empl ... of the will. See also: incompetent fiduciary relationship :: n. where one person places complete confidence in ... handling. See also: fiduciary trust failure of consideration :: n. not delivering goods or services when promised ... n. See also: consideration contract dissolution of corporation :: n. termination of a corporation, either a) volunta ... e government. See also: corporation disorderly conduct :: n. 1) actions that disturb others. 2) minor crimin ... peace, and loud threats or parties. dismissal :: n. 1) the act of voluntarily terminating a crimina ... f the settlement. See also: dismiss divestiture :: n. the court-ordered or voluntary giving up of a p ... nopoly or other restraint of trade. divorce :: 1) n. the termination of a marriage by legal actio ... y separate property spousal support duress :: n. the use of force, false imprisonment or threats ... pardoned by President Jimmy Carter. docket :: 1) n. the cases on a court calendar. 2) n. brief n ... r or make notes on action in court. dismiss :: v. the ruling by a judge that all or a portion (on ... nst that party. See also: dismissal disjunctive allegations :: n. the attempt to claim in a civil lawsuit that on ... o: cause of action charge complaint demand :: 1) v. to claim as a need, requirement or entitleme ... pay is made. See also: demand note delivery :: n. the actual handing to another of an object, mon ... rties. See also: contract deed sale demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading discharge in bankruptcy :: n. an order given by the bankruptcy judge, at the ... red creditors. See also: bankruptcy disinherit :: v. to intentionally take actions to guarantee that ... rorem clause pretermitted heir will disfigure :: v. to cause permanent change in a person's body, p ... . See also: damages general damages duty of care :: n. a requirement that a person act toward others a ... e also: negligence standard of care element :: n. 1) an essential requirement to a cause of actio ... of action crime general plan zoning exculpatory :: adj. applied to evidence which may justify or excu ... t guilty or has no criminal intent. ex delicto :: (ex dee-lick-toe)adj. Latin for a reference to som ... ns which were civil wrongs (torts). excusable neglect :: n. a legitimate excuse for the failure of a party ... See also: default default judgment executive order :: n. a President's or Governor's declaration which h ... the Congress or state legislature. extrajudicial :: adj. referring to actions outside the judicial (co ... gnized by the judge during a trial. exemplary damages :: n. often called punitive damages, these are damage ... See also: damages punitive damages eviction :: n. a generic word for the act of expelling (kickin ... ve eviction lease unlawful detainer estoppel :: n. a bar or impediment (obstruction) which preclud ... pel equitable estoppel estop laches enter a judgment :: v. to officially record a judgment on the "judgmen ... ounced. See also: entry of judgment emergency :: n. a sudden, unforeseen happening which requires a ... r to protect lives and/or property. environmental law :: n. a body of state and federal statutes intended t ... imental effects on the environment. equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ escrow instructions :: n. the written instructions by buyer and seller of ... ir agents. See also: closing escrow escrow :: 1) n. a form of account held by an "escrow agent" ... w the deal." See also: escrow agent joint :: adj., adv. referring to property, rights or obliga ... ncy joint venture tenancy in common |