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Founded: 341 appear :: v. for a party or an attorney to show up in court. ... w up in court. See also: appearance special prosecutor :: n. an attorney from outside of the government sele ... Robert Bork finally discharged Cox. plea :: n. 1) in criminal law, the response by an accused ... raignment plead preliminary hearing bail :: 1) n. the money or bond put up to secure the relea ... bond bail bondsman own recognizance continuance :: n. a postponement of a date of a trial, hearing or ... continuances to discourage delays. disfigure :: v. to cause permanent change in a person's body, p ... . See also: damages general damages special damages :: n. damages claimed and/or awarded in a lawsuit whi ... . See also: damages general damages conflict of interest :: n. a situation in which a person has a duty to mor ... a position adverse to the customer. credible witness :: n. a witness whose testimony is more than likely t ... ther factors. See also: credibility color of law :: n. the appearance of an act being performed based ... xtort payoffs to forget the ticket. jump bail :: v. to fail to appear for a court appearance after ... also: bail bail bond bail bondsman special circumstances :: n. in criminal cases, particularly homicides, acti ... urant. See also: capital punishment general damages :: n. monetary recovery (money won) in a lawsuit for ... s exemplary damages special damages ostensible agent :: n. a person who has been given the appearance of b ... rent authority ostensible authority information :: n. an accusation or criminal charge brought by the ... Jury indictment preliminary hearing innocent :: adj. without guilt (not guilty). Usually the plea ... also: arraignment plea plea bargain judge advocate general :: (J.A.G.) n. a military officer who advises the gov ... also: court-martial judge advocate Solicitor General :: n. the chief trial attorney in the federal Departm ... Attorney General in the Department. nunc pro tunc :: (nuhnk proh tuhnk) adj. Latin for "now for then," ... r actuality of a bigamous marriage. cite :: v. 1) to make reference to a decision in another c ... police officer). See also: citation gross negligence :: n. carelessness which is in reckless disregard for ... damages negligence punitive damages excessive bail :: n. an amount of bail ordered posted by an accused ... ppeal for reduction. See also: bail color of title :: n. the appearance of having title to personal or r ... rty based on this "color of title." arraignment :: n. the hearing in which a person charged with a cr ... re taken care of. See also: arraign admission to bail :: n. an order of a court in a criminal case allowing ... lient. See also: bail bail bondsman apparent authority :: n. the appearance of being the agent of another (e ... e also: agency ostensible authority special master :: n. a person appointed by the court to carry out an ... ting to the judge. See also: master release on one's own recognizance :: v. for a judge to allow a criminal defendant pre-t ... ourtroom slang. See also: bail O.R. arraign :: v. to bring a criminal defendant before the court, ... d. See also: appearance arraignment general partner :: n. 1) usually one of the owners and operators of a ... ted partnership partner partnership Attorney General :: n. in each state and the federal government the hi ... izenry. See also: Solicitor General bad debt :: n. an uncollectible debt. The problem is to determ ... ust no income on which to be taxed. police court :: n. in some states a type of municipal court which ... municipal court preliminary hearing benefit of counsel :: n. having the opportunity to have an attorney and ... attorney is the person's own fault. barrister :: n. in the United States a fancy name for a lawyer ... ome barristers. See also: solicitor jobber :: n. a merchant who buys products (usually in bulk o ... buys and acts for specific clients. personal services :: n. in contract law, the talents of a person which ... his/her unique ability and product. judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate separation agreement :: n. an agreement between two married people who hav ... divorce legal separation separation service by publication :: n. serving a summons or other legal document in a ... perty. See also: service of process summons :: n. a document issued by the court at the time a la ... use service service of process writ solicitor :: n. an English attorney who may perform all legal s ... s or barristers. See also: attorney slander :: n. oral defamation, in which someone tells one or ... . See also: defamation fair comment damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages prosecutor :: n. generic term for the government's attorney in a ... ee also: Attorney General prosecute attorney-in-fact :: n. someone specifically named by another through a ... cument. See also: power of attorney prayer :: n. the specific request for judgment, relief and/o ... ee also: complaint default judgment malicious prosecution :: n. filing a lawsuit with the intention of creating ... vor of the victim. See also: malice notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice court-martial :: 1) n. a military court for trying offenses in viol ... the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. power of attorney :: n. a written document signed by a person giving an ... y, as in a real estate transaction. mental anguish :: n. mental suffering which includes fright, feeling ... See also: damages mental suffering pain and suffering :: n. the physical and mental distress suffered from ... l damages special damages suffering contractor :: n. 1) a person or entity that enters into a contra ... actor mechanic's lien subcontractor child support :: n. court-ordered funds to be paid by one parent to ... ild custody divorce spousal support limited partnership :: n. a special type of partnership which is very com ... mited liability partner partnership bulk sales acts :: n. state laws (spelled out in the Uniform Commerci ... g without paying current creditors. general denial :: n. a statement in an answer to a lawsuit or claim ... anguage. See also: answer complaint compensatory damages :: n. damages recovered in payment for actual injury ... es punitive damages special damages attorney :: n. 1) an agent or someone authorized to act for an ... ialize. See also: court reciprocity special verdict :: n. the jury's decisions or findings of fact with t ... utation. See also: specific finding special administrator :: n. a person appointed by the court in a probate pr ... or administrator. See also: probate admiralty :: n. concerning activities which occur at sea, inclu ... "proctors." See also: maritime law special :: adj. referring to a particular purpose, person or ... rator, master, orders and so forth. general plan :: n. a plan of a city, county or area which establis ... uture development. See also: zoning general counsel :: n. the chief attorney for a corporation, who is pa ... e counsel." See also: house counsel libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander regulations :: n. rules and administrative codes issued by govern ... es usually have similar procedures. statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll jury :: n. one of the remarkable innovations of the Englis ... hallenge sequester venire voir dire legal advertising :: n. 1) notices of probate sales and other documents ... quality of the lawyers advertising. general appearance :: n. an attorney's representation of a client in cou ... case. See also: special appearance special appearance :: n. the representation by an attorney of a person i ... anged. See also: general appearance appearance :: n. the act of a party or an attorney showing up in ... neral appearance special appearance sound mind and memory :: n. having an understanding of one's actions and re ... ee also: competent incompetent will rescue doctrine :: n. the rule of law that if a rescuer of a person h ... to the car grill. See also: damages resale :: n. selling again, particularly at retail. 2) adj. ... ction of sales tax on retail sales. representative :: 1) n. an agent. 2) n. in probate law, a generic te ... of the conditions at the job site." reputed :: adj. referring to what is accepted by general publ ... lic belief, whether or not correct. spot zoning :: n. a provision in a general plan which benefits a ... . See also: grandfathered in zoning Restatement of the Law :: n. a series of detailed statements of the basic la ... tracts, property, torts and trusts. revenue ruling :: n. a published opinion of the Internal Revenue Ser ... evenue ruling. See also: income tax silent partner :: n. a non-legal term for an investor who puts money ... partner limited partnership partner suffering :: n. the pain, hurt, inconvenience, embarrassment an ... njury negligence pain and suffering testamentary capacity :: n. having the mental competency to execute a will ... lso: competent undue influence will self-dealing :: n. in the stock market, using secret "inside" info ... ederal Securities and Exchange Act. tools of trade :: n. in bankruptcy law, the equipment a person requi ... pay creditors. See also: bankruptcy sequester :: v. to keep separate or apart. In so-called "high-p ... of others. See also: sequestration title :: n. 1) ownership of real property or personal prope ... ink slip real property title search restraint on alienation :: n. an attempt in a deed or will to prevent the sal ... enant rule against perpetuities use possession of stolen goods :: n. the crime of possession of goods which one know ... e legal owner. See also: possession officious intermeddler :: n. a volunteer who assists and/or benefits another ... efit. See also: Good Samaritan rule obiter dicta :: : (oh-bitter dick-tah) n. remarks of a judge which ... imply dicta. See also: dicta dictum nuisance :: n. the unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful u ... evening). See also: public nuisance parole :: n. 1) the release of a convicted criminal defendan ... sed he will not take up arms again. partner :: n. 1) one of the co-owners and investors in a "par ... ner limited partnership partnership permanent disability :: n. an injury which impairs the physical and/or men ... t injury Workers' Compensation Acts partnership :: n. a business enterprise entered into for profit w ... partnership partner silent partner notice to quit :: n. the notice given by a landlord (owner) to a ten ... h-to-month notice unlawful detainer non-profit corporation :: n. an organization incorporated under state laws a ... harity corporation cy pres doctrine mechanic's lien :: n. the right of a craftsman, laborer, supplier, ar ... ll sue for the debt. See also: lien maxims :: n. a collection of legal truisms which are used as ... e and the ordinary habits of life." minor :: n. someone under legal age, which is generally 18, ... rages. See also: legal age maturity moiety :: : (moy-et-tee) n. half. Generally a reference to i ... perty, moiety is seldom used today. non-conforming use :: n. the existing use (residential, commercial, agri ... eneral plan grandfathered in zoning negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort permanent injury :: n. physical or mental damage which will restrict t ... ges. See also: permanent disability petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ public property :: n. property owned by the government or one of its ... l public. See also: common property public easement :: n. the right of the general public to use certain ... lso: easement prescriptive easement public charge :: n. a general term for an indigent, sick or severel ... be taken care of at public expense. public utility :: n. any organization which provides services to the ... nder state laws. See also: monopoly publication :: n. 1) anything made public by print (as in a news- ... so: defamation libel notice slander reformation :: n. the correction or change of an existing documen ... neral partner sues for reformation. qui tam action :: : (kwee tam) n. from Latin for "who as well," a la ... technical violations and/or errors. prostitute :: n. a person who receives payment for sexual interc ... also: pander panderer prostitution prospectus :: n. a detailed statement by a corporation required ... rporation limited partnership stock post mortem :: n. Latin for "after death," an examination of a de ... alled an autopsy. See also: coroner usury :: n. a rate of interest on a debt which is exorbitan ... al Reserve Bank. See also: usurious preference :: n. in bankruptcy, the payment of a debt to one cre ... nds or assets. See also: bankruptcy privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights. prosecute :: v. 1) in criminal law, to charge a person with a c ... rney General prosecution prosecutor probate :: 1) n. the process of proving a will is valid and t ... e also: administrator executor will registration statement :: n. a detailed report to be filed with the Securiti ... See also: blue sky laws prospectus case :: n. short for a cause of action, lawsuit, or the ri ... ny, the court stated the rule as:." living trust :: n. sometimes called an inter vivos (Latin for "wit ... thrift clause trust trustee trustor legalese :: n. slang for the sometimes arcane, convoluted and ... rgon of lawyers and legal scholars. law and motion calendar :: n. a court calendar in which only motions and spec ... special legal arguments are heard. master :: n. 1) employer, in the area of law known as "maste ... ter and servant respondeat superior mediator :: n. a person who conducts mediation. A mediator is ... o: arbitration arbitrator mediation pander :: 1) v. to solicit customers for a prostitute. 2) n. ... ons or favors. See also: prostitute of counsel :: adj. reference to an attorney who is not actively ... quiring his/her full-time presence. merchantable :: adj. a product of a high enough quality to make it ... taminated or flawed. See also: sale law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute juvenile court :: n. a special court or department of a trial court ... See also: court juvenile delinquent infringement :: n. 1) a trespassing or illegal entering. 2) in the ... patent plagiarism royalty trademark income tax :: n. a tax on an individual's net income, after dedu ... al government. See also: income tax impound :: v. 1) to collect funds, in addition to installment ... cases. See also: forfeit forfeiture insanity :: n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a p ... M'Naughten rule temporary insanity insurance :: n. a contract (insurance policy) in which the insu ... t clause Workers' Compensation Acts joint powers agreement :: n. a contract between a city, a county and/or a sp ... istrict or other government entity. joint :: adj., adv. referring to property, rights or obliga ... ncy joint venture tenancy in common panderer :: n. 1) a person who panders or solicits for a prost ... special interests. See also: pander paralegal :: n. a non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiri ... h less than that for the attorneys. specific finding :: n. a decision on a fact made by a jury in its verd ... so forth. See also: special verdict sealing of records :: n. trial records and decisions which a judge order ... eep the terms from public scrutiny. sanction :: n. 1) a financial penalty imposed by a judge on a ... ction." See also: contempt of court trade :: 1) n. a business or occupation for profit, particu ... rade fixture trade secret trademark trial :: n. the examination of facts and law presided over ... at a hearing held at a later time. words of art :: n. 1) specialized language with meaning peculiar t ... cialize in a particular occupation. verdict :: n. the decision of a jury after a trial, which mus ... nt quotient verdict special verdict residence :: n. 1) the place where one makes his/her home. Howe ... f incorporation. See also: resident reports :: n. the published decisions of appeals courts in al ... ilable in almost all law libraries. presiding judge :: n. 1) in both state and federal appeals court, the ... and chairs meetings of the judges. patent :: 1) adj. obvious. Used in such expressions as a "pa ... patent infringement patent pending parens patriae :: (paa-rens pat-tree-eye) n. Latin for "father of hi ... pport custody divorce guardian ward privilege :: n. a special benefit, exemption from a duty, or im ... rson, a group or a class of people. professional corporation :: n. a corporation formed for the purpose of conduct ... rofessionals. See also: corporation records :: n. in business, particularly corporations, all the ... s to the "records" of the business. property tax :: n. an annual governmental tax on real property or ... are made. See also: ad valorem tax hearing :: n. any proceeding before a judge or other magistra ... e hearing preliminary hearing trial franchise :: 1) n. a right granted by the government to a perso ... on property, income or profits tax. bail bondsman :: n. a professional agent for an insurance company w ... t to jail. See also: bail bail bond articles of incorporation :: n. the basic charter of a corporation which spells ... year's taxes. See also: corporation arm's length :: adj. the description of an agreement made by two p ... th" transaction. See also: contract 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 basis :: n. the original cost of an asset to be used to det ... ssistance. See also: adjusted basis bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney appraiser :: n. a professional who makes appraisals of the valu ... isal Institute). See also: appraise antitrust laws :: n. acts adopted by Congress to outlaw or restrict ... so: price fixing restraint of trade ad hoc :: adj. Latin shorthand meaning "for this purpose onl ... pecially able to argue a key point. abandonment :: n. the act of intentionally and permanently giving ... : abandon abandoned property patent Workers' Compensation Acts :: n. state statutes which establish liability of emp ... rs' compensation insurance company. administrative law :: n. the procedures created by administrative agenci ... judge Administrative Procedure Act admission against interest :: n. an admission of the truth of a fact by any pers ... earsay. See also: admission hearsay American Bar Association :: n. the largest organization of American lawyers, w ... go, IL 60611; tel.: (312) 988-5522. affirmative action :: n. the process of a business or governmental agenc ... and state affirmative action laws. capital offense :: n. any criminal charge which is punishable by the ... . See also: bail capital punishment change of circumstances :: n. the principal reason for a court modifying (ame ... ild support divorce spousal support expert testimony :: n. opinions stated during trial or deposition (tes ... inal case. See also: expert witness elder law :: n. a specialty in legal practice, covering estate ... t field. (definition revised: 9/02) due process of law :: n. a fundamental principle of fairness in all lega ... procedural and substantive rights. expert witness :: n. a person who is a specialist in a subject, ofte ... sitions. See also: expert testimony fact finder (finder of fact) :: n. in a trial of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution ... n facts. See also: question of fact forensic testimony :: n. any testimony of expert scientific, engineering ... ee also: forensic forensic medicine federal courts :: n. the court system which handles civil and crimin ... rans' appeals. See also: bankruptcy disability :: n. 1) a condition which prevents one from performi ... ct, or being insane or incompetent. defamation :: n. the act of making untrue statements about anoth ... comment libel public figure slander conjugal rights :: n. a spouse's so-called "rights" to the comforts a ... r") in a special room or apartment. condominium :: n. title to a unit of real property which, in real ... ium projects. See also: common area commission :: n. 1) a fee paid based on a percentage of the sale ... on or the Federal Trade Commission. conscious parallelism :: n. an undiscussed imitation by a business of a com ... cidence? No, conscious parallelism. court :: n. 1) the judge, as in "The court rules in favor o ... cost and wait of full court trials. criminal attorney :: n. a popular term for an attorney who specializes ... . See also: crime felon misdemeanor court of law :: n. any tribunal within a judicial system. Under En ... aw. See also: chancery court equity warranty deed :: n. a deed to real property which guarantees that t ... : grant deed quitclaim deed warrant incompetent :: adj. 1) referring to a person who is not able to m ... n incompetency incompetent evidence star chamber proceedings :: n. any judicial or quasi-judicial action, trial or ... ate 1960s. See also: kangaroo court show cause order :: n. an order of the court, also called an order to ... hild. See also: order to show cause service of process :: n. the delivery of copies of legal documents such ... by publication substituted service subpena :: (subpoena): (suh-pea-nah) n. an order of the court ... ubpena duces tecum subpoena witness warrant :: 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a l ... e search and seizure search warrant abstract :: n. in general, a summary of a record or document, ... tract of judgment abstract of title youthful offenders :: n. under-age people accused of crimes who are proc ... alty. See also: juvenile delinquent service :: n. 1) paid work by another person, either by contr ... ersonal services service of process quasi :: : (kway-zeye, kwah-zee) adj., adv. from Latin for ... ve to be treated "as if" they were. prior restraint :: n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast ... e words of Sir William Blackstone). prima facie case :: n. a plaintiff's lawsuit or a criminal charge whic ... en and shut." See also: prima facie presumption :: n. a rule of law which permits a court to assume a ... resumption at all, but a certainty. pro hac vice :: : (proh hock vee-chay) prep. Latin for "this time ... association with a local attorney. pro se :: (proh say) prep. Latin for "for himself." A party ... o se." See also: in propria persona putative :: adj. commonly believed, supposed or claimed. Thus ... not the last will of the deceased. process :: n. in law, the legal means by which a person is re ... service of process subpena summons accounts receivable :: n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business ... sidering the chances of collection. acknowledge :: v. 1) generally to admit something, whether bad, g ... recording. See also: acknowledgment bench :: n. 1) general term for all judges, as in "the benc ... h court judge sidebar witness stand bearer :: n. anyone holding something, such as a check, prom ... bearer paper negotiable instrument barratry :: n. creating legal business by stirring up disputes ... ent he/she has no legitimate claim. bill of particulars :: n. a written itemization of claims which a defenda ... the factual bases for the charges. bottomry :: n. a mortgage contract in which a ship and/or its ... n sell the ship and/or its freight. bulk sale :: n. the sale of all or a large part of a merchant's ... entories. See also: bulk sales acts broker :: n. in general, a person who arranges contracts bet ... security ("hocked") at high rates. bar :: 1) n. collectively all attorneys, as "the bar," wh ... a room, building, or real property. authority :: n. permission, a right coupled with the power to d ... rize ostensible authority principal administrative law judge :: n. a professional hearing officer who works for th ... higher pay in being called "judge." adjusted basis :: n. in accounting, the original cost of an asset ad ... s taxes. See also: basis income tax act :: 1) n. in general, any action by a person. 2) n. a ... ct on your motion for a new trial." advisory opinion :: n. an opinion stated by a judge or a court upon th ... o: actual controversy friendly suit amnesty :: n. a blanket abolition of an offense by the govern ... rget the offenses. See also: pardon asset :: n. generally any item of property that has monetar ... ill and rights to market a product. answer :: n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant ... emurrer general denial verification panel :: n. the list of people selected to appear for jury ... or jury duty. See also: jury venire own recognizance :: (O.R.) n. the basis for a judge allowing a person ... n recognizance. See also: bail O.R. criminal calendar :: n. the list of criminal cases to be called in cour ... e plea preliminary hearing sentence confiscate :: v. to take one's goods or property without legal r ... affic. See also: condemnation theft condone :: v. 1) to forgive, support, and/or overlook moral o ... ition that the sin is not repeated. escheat :: n. from old French eschete, which meant "that whic ... the death of the last known owner. extenuating circumstances :: n. surrounding factors (sometimes called mitigatio ... See also: mitigating circumstances foreclosure :: n. the system by which a party who has loaned mone ... ced sale mortgage notice of default fee :: n. 1) absolute title in land, from old French, fie ... See also: attorney's fee fee simple citation :: n. 1) a notice to appear in court due to the proba ... se is not in point." See also: cite bench warrant :: n. a warrant issued by a judge, often to command s ... appear in court. See also: warrant arguendo :: prep. Latin meaning "for the sake of argument," us ... rs most commonly in appeals briefs. acknowledgment :: n. the section at the end of a document where a no ... me leases and various other papers. abeyance :: 1) n. when the owner- ship of property has not bee ... 2) legal jargon for "undetermined." arrest :: v. 1) to take or hold a suspected criminal with le ... anda warning probable cause warrant attorney of record :: n. the attorney who has appeared in court and/or s ... eve have long since been completed. bail bond :: n. a bond provided by an insurance company through ... urned. See also: bail bail bondsman attorney's advertising :: n. the commercials which appear on television or c ... es to handle high volume practices. habeas corpus :: (hay-bee-us core-puss) n. Latin for "you have the ... nality of a state court conviction. harmless error :: n. an error by a judge in the conduct of a trial w ... ar to be harmless." See also: error lineup :: n. a law enforcement method used in an attempt to ... entification is precarious at best. leading question :: n. a question asked of a witness by an attorney du ... e also: cross-examination objection lateral support :: n. the right of a land- owner to assurance that hi ... support problems are less dramatic. liquidated damages :: n. an amount of money agreed upon by both parties ... airness. See also: contract damages off calendar :: adj. refers to an order of the court to take a law ... of either party. See also: calendar order to show cause :: n. a judge's written mandate that a party appear i ... vernmental agency. See also: O.S.C. officer of the court :: n. any person who has an obligation to promote jus ... also: attorney bailiff clerk judge juror :: n. any person who actually serves on a jury. Lists ... : Grand Jury jury jury panel venire international law :: n. treaties between countries; multi-lateral agree ... all nations. See also: World Court in absentia :: (in ab-sensh-ee-ah) adj. or adv. phrase. Latin for ... tin Bormann, Hitler's closest aide. hearsay :: n. 1) second-hand evidence in which the witness is ... t or gossip. See also: hearsay rule headnote :: n. the summary of the key legal points determined ... not the court's. See also: reports incest :: n. sexual intercourse between close blood relative ... ily genes carrying such weaknesses. independent contractor :: n. a person or business which performs services fo ... ue independence. See also: employee interlocutory decree :: n. a court judgment which is temporary and not int ... ppeared to waste the parties' time. inspection of documents :: n. the right to examine and copy the opposing part ... evidence subpena duces tecum trial business :: n. any activity or enterprise entered into for pro ... pleasure or no particular purpose. bylaws :: n. the written rules for conduct of a corporation, ... d/or amended. See also: corporation immunity :: n. exemption from penalties, payments or legal req ... ws. See also: governmental immunity i.e. :: prep. abbreviation for id est, which is Latin for ... "e.g.," which means "for example." house counsel :: n. any attorney who works only for a particular bu ... business. See also: general counsel implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing :: n. a general assumption of the law of contracts, t ... -long employment. See also: implied in propria persona :: adj. from Latin "for one's self," acting on one's ... client and an ass for an attorney." abandoned property :: n. property left behind (often by a tenant) intent ... -use. See also: abandon abandonment incompatible :: adj. 1) inconsistent. 2) unmatching. 3) unable to ... ch other. See also: incompatibility holder :: n. a general term for anyone in possession of prop ... older in due course promissory note guest :: n. 1) in general, a person paying to stay in a hot ... ce. See also: guest statute invitee ex rel. :: conj. abbreviation for Latin ex relatione, meaning ... . Archie Johnson v. Hardy Products. estate tax :: n. generally a federal tax on the transfer of a de ... commonly called an inheritance tax. escrow instructions :: n. the written instructions by buyer and seller of ... ir agents. See also: closing escrow fiduciary relationship :: n. where one person places complete confidence in ... handling. See also: fiduciary trust first degree murder :: n. although it varies from state to state, it is g ... aughter murder second degree murder frisk :: v. quickly patting down the clothes of a possible ... k women and men officers frisk men. fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud integration :: n. 1) adopting a writing as part of an agreement, ... , as well as racial mix in schools. intrinsic fraud :: n. an intentionally false representation (lie) whi ... ts. See also: extrinsic fraud fraud liberty :: n. freedom from restraint and the power to follow ... the benefit of the general public. libel per se :: n. broadcast or written publication of a false sta ... See also: defamation libel slander leasehold :: n. the real estate which is the subject of a lease ... sehold. See also: condominium lease limited liability :: n. the maximum amount a person participating in a ... ted damages partnership shareholder lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order. malice :: n. a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a ... cution murder public figure slander Magna Carta :: n. Latin for "Great Charter," it was a document de ... s. It is also spelled Magna Charta. latent defect :: n. a hidden flaw, weakness or imperfection in an a ... warranty product liability warranty landlord's lien :: n. the right of a landlord to sell abandoned perso ... to the ex-tenant and a public sale. judgment creditor :: n. the winning plaintiff in a lawsuit to whom the ... 's rights judgment prevailing party judge advocate :: n. a military officer with legal training who has ... ourt-martial judge advocate general irreparable damage or injury :: n. the type of harm which no monetary compensation ... also: equity injunction remedy writ jurat :: (jur-at) n. Latin for "been sworn," the portion of ... wledgment declaration notary public jurisdiction :: n. the authority given by law to a court to try ca ... Superior Court Supreme Court venue just compensation :: n. 1) in general a fair and reasonable amount of m ... ation make one whole quantum meruit jurisdictional amount :: n. the range between the minimum and maximum amoun ... equirements. See also: jurisdiction environmental law :: n. a body of state and federal statutes intended t ... imental effects on the environment. entity :: n. a general term for any institution, company, co ... is distinguished from individuals. common counts :: n. claims for debt alleged in a lawsuit (included ... so: cause of action complaint count commingling :: n. the act of mixing the funds belonging to one pa ... rust accounts for funds of another. cohabitation :: n. living together in the same residence, generall ... xual relationships as cohabitation. competent :: adj. 1) in general, able to act in the circumstanc ... all bases. See also: evidence will conclusion :: n. 1) in general, the end. 2) in a trial, when all ... onclusion of fact conclusion of law confidence game :: n. the obtaining of money from others through tric ... t and confidence. See also: swindle confession :: n. the statement of one charged with a crime that ... Miranda warning self-incrimination civil :: adj. 1) that part of the law that encompasses busi ... also: civil liberties civil rights charity :: n. 1) in general the sentiment of benevolence, doi ... . See also: charitable contribution capital gains :: n. the difference between the sales price and the ... so: basis delayed exchange exchange canon law :: n. laws and regulations over ecclesiastical (churc ... nduct with no religious connection. calumny :: n. the intentional and generally vicious false acc ... 's reputation. See also: defamation carrier :: n. in general, any person or business which transp ... lso: common carrier private carrier case law :: n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other ... es. See also: case system precedent certificate of title :: n. generally, the title document for a motor vehic ... a "pink slip." See also: pink slip case system :: n. the method of studying law generally used in Am ... Langdell and soon became standard. consent decree :: n. an order of a judge based upon an agreement, al ... he same. See also: consent judgment contempt of court :: n. there are essentially two types of contempt: a) ... roduce evidence. See also: sanction distress :: 1) n. the self-help taking of another's possession ... rice due to negative circumstances. disposing mind and memory :: n. the mental ability to understand in general wha ... ng a will. See also: competent will discretion :: n. the power of a judge, public official or a priv ... t a variance to a zoning ordinance. double taxation :: n. taxation of the same property for the same purp ... it is not discriminatory or unfair. ejusdem generis :: (eh-youse-dem generous) v adj. Latin for "of the s ... t was of land-based transportation. encumbrance :: (incumbrance)n. a general term for any claim or li ... and must be paid for at some point. element :: n. 1) an essential requirement to a cause of actio ... of action crime general plan zoning disbar :: v. to remove an attorney from the list of practici ... legal ethics. (See moral turpitude denial :: n. a statement in the defendant's answer to a comp ... ative defense answer general denial cost of completion :: n. the amount of money (damages) required to compl ... d on percentage of work to be done. corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities contingent fee :: n. a fee to a lawyer which will be due and payable ... epend on the outcome are unethical. cruel and unusual punishment :: n. governmental penalties against convicted crimin ... opted. See also: capital punishment debenture :: n. a form of bond certificate issued by a corporat ... n shares of stock or general bonds. defense :: n. 1) a general term for the effort of an attorney ... tiff. See also: affirmative defense decree :: n. in general, synonymous with judgment. However, ... n's estate, etc. See also: judgment malice aforethought :: n. 1) the conscious intent to cause death or great ... : first degree murder malice murder |