Dictionary of Law
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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mental anguish :: n. mental suffering which includes fright, feeling ... See also: damages mental suffering
mental suffering :: n. emotional pain synonymous with "mental anguish. ... anguish." See also: mental anguish
pain and suffering :: n. the physical and mental distress suffered from ... l damages special damages suffering
damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages
suffering :: n. the pain, hurt, inconvenience, embarrassment an ... njury negligence pain and suffering
general damages :: n. monetary recovery (money won) in a lawsuit for ... s exemplary damages special damages
environmental law :: n. a body of state and federal statutes intended t ... imental effects on the environment.
environmental impact report :: n. a study of all the factors which a land develop ... See also: EIR negative declaration
compensatory damages :: n. damages recovered in payment for actual injury ... es punitive damages special damages
punitive damages :: n. (synony- mous with exemplary damages), damages ... t acts. See also: exemplary damages
mitigation of damages :: n. the requirement that someone injured by another ... he lease) to mitigate his/her loss.
governmental immunity :: n. the doctrine from English common law that no go ... o: Federal Tort Claims Act immunity
nominal damages :: n. a small amount of money awarded to a plaintiff ... had been damaged. See also: damages
consequential damages :: n. damages claimed and/or awarded in a lawsuit whi ... See also: damages foreseeable risk
claim against a governmental agency :: n. any time one believes he/she has a right to pay ... orter than other types of lawsuits.
special damages :: n. damages claimed and/or awarded in a lawsuit whi ... . See also: damages general damages
mental cruelty :: n. a term, rapidly going out of fashion and out of ... history. See also: cruelty divorce
exemplary damages :: n. often called punitive damages, these are damage ... See also: damages punitive damages
liquidated damages :: n. an amount of money agreed upon by both parties ... airness. See also: contract damages
speculative damages :: n. possible financial loss or expenses claimed by ... future customers. See also: damages
supplemental :: adj. referring to anything that is added to comple ... emental answer, supplemental claim.
treble damages :: n. tripling damages allowed by state statute in ce ... damage penalties. See also: damages
permanent injury :: n. physical or mental damage which will restrict t ... ges. See also: permanent disability
false arrest :: n. physically detaining someone without the legal ... sment. See also: false imprisonment
no fault insurance :: n: a type of automobile insurance required of car ... ling lawsuits. See also: negligence
invasion of privacy :: n. the intrusion into the personal life of another ... randeis. See also: right to privacy
extreme cruelty :: n. an archaic requirement to show infliction of ph ... ring the suffering spouse (victim).
patent :: 1) adj. obvious. Used in such expressions as a "pa ... patent infringement patent pending
property damage :: n. injury to real or personal property through ano ... l value. See also: damages property
permanent disability :: n. an injury which impairs the physical and/or men ... t injury Workers' Compensation Acts
Workers' Compensation Acts :: n. state statutes which establish liability of emp ... rs' compensation insurance company.
ward :: n. 1) a person (usually a minor) who has a guardia ... ouncil district. See also: guardian
mental competency :: n. See also: competent ... n. See also: competent
loss of consortium :: n. the inability of one's spouse to have normal ma ... ation. See also: consortium damages
libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander
state action :: n. in federal Civil Rights Acts, dating back to 18 ... for damages. See also: civil rights
assault :: 1) v. the threat or attempt to strike another, whe ... ult, including for mental distress.
malpractice :: n. An act or continuing conduct of a professional ... eed. See also: errors and omissions
corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities
rescue doctrine :: n. the rule of law that if a rescuer of a person h ... to the car grill. See also: damages
just compensation :: n. 1) in general a fair and reasonable amount of m ... ation make one whole quantum meruit
whiplash :: n. a common neck and/or back injury suffered in au ... r damages due to negligent driving.
disability :: n. 1) a condition which prevents one from performi ... ct, or being insane or incompetent.
decision :: n. judgment, decree or determination of findings o ... (court). See also: decree judgment
commitment :: n. a judge's order sending someone to jail or pris ... prisoner or patient to such places.
competent :: adj. 1) in general, able to act in the circumstanc ... all bases. See also: evidence will
condemnation :: n. the legal process by which a governmental body ... eminent domain inverse condemnation
cruel and unusual punishment :: n. governmental penalties against convicted crimin ... opted. See also: capital punishment
civil penalties :: n. fines or surcharges imposed by a governmental a ... s, failure to obtain a permit, etc.
constitution :: n. the fundamental, underlying document which esta ... ts common law constitutional rights
conservator :: n. a guardian and protector appointed by a judge t ... ies. See also: conservatee guardian
cruelty :: n. the intentional and malicious infliction of phy ... ruel and unusual punishment divorce
condemn :: v. 1) for a public agency to determine that a buil ... condemnation action eminent domain
controlled substance :: n. a drug which has been declared by federal or st ... those who have used the substances.
conservatee :: n. a person whom a court has determined because of ... and the like. See also: conservator
dangerous :: adj. unsafe, hazardous, fraught with risk. It can ... eapon's range. See also: negligence
asset :: n. generally any item of property that has monetar ... ill and rights to market a product.
unlawful detainer :: n. 1) keeping possession of real property without ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice
uninsured motorist clause :: n. the clause in a policy of insurance on an autom ... l pay its insured's actual damages.
unfair competition :: n. wrongful and/or fraudulent business methods to ... ctices tend to harm one's business.
vicarious liability :: n. sometimes called "imputed liability," attachmen ... r or policeman. See also: liability
waste :: n. 1) any damage to real property by a tenant whic ... ch may include poisonous effluents.
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).
unconscionable :: adj. referring to a contract or bargain which is s ... ee also: adhesion contract contract
trespass :: n. entering another person's property without perm ... for an illegal purpose is a crime.
tort :: n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrong ... nce slander trespass wrongful death
toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry.
trade fixture :: n. a piece of equipment on or attached to the real ... uch damage. See also: fixture trade
trade secret :: n. a process, method, plan, formula or other infor ... e invention. See also: patent trade
transferred intent :: n. in both criminal and tort (civil wrong) law, wh ... hit upon Truehart. See also: intent
trademark :: n. a distinctive design, picture, emblem, logo or ... ing trademark. See also: trade name
a priori assumption :: (ah-pree-ory) n. from Latin, an assumption that is ... when the reality is not so certain.
adequate remedy :: n. a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a co ... es it, giving cause for his arrest.
audit :: n. an examination by a trained accountant of the f ... rmation provided. See also: auditor
Attorney General :: n. in each state and the federal government the hi ... izenry. See also: Solicitor General
auditor :: n. an accountant who conducts an audit to verify t ... ing any accountant. See also: audit
authority :: n. permission, a right coupled with the power to d ... rize ostensible authority principal
bribery :: n. the crime of giving or taking money or some oth ... s which are against company policy.
bank :: n. 1) an officially chartered institution empowere ... erred to as "in bank" or "en banc."
disposing mind and memory :: n. the mental ability to understand in general wha ... ng a will. See also: competent will
arson :: n. the felony crime of intentionally burning a hou ... ath resulting from arson is murder.
administrative law :: n. the procedures created by administrative agenci ... judge Administrative Procedure Act
administrative hearing :: n. a hearing before any governmental agency or bef ... ee also: administrative law hearing
administrative law judge :: n. a professional hearing officer who works for th ... higher pay in being called "judge."
Administrative Procedure Act :: n. the federal act which established the rules and ... strative hearing administrative law
amicus curiae :: n. Latin for "friend of the court," a party or an ... party's presentation to the court.
affirmative action :: n. the process of a business or governmental agenc ... and state affirmative action laws.
challenge for cause :: n. a request that a prospective juror be dismissed ... remptory challenge venire voir dire
estate :: n. 1) all that one owns in real estate and other a ... ife estate probate real estate will
public corporation :: n. a corporation created to perform a governmental ... or hospital. See also: corporation
property tax :: n. an annual governmental tax on real property or ... are made. See also: ad valorem tax
property :: n. anything that is owned by a person or entity. P ... rty real property separate property
public record :: n. any information, minutes, files, accounts or ot ... l judgment are both public records.
quorum :: n. the number of people required to be present bef ... ly set by statute. See also: bylaws
regulations :: n. rules and administrative codes issued by govern ... es usually have similar procedures.
reformation :: n. the correction or change of an existing documen ... neral partner sues for reformation.
probation :: n. a chance to remain free (or serve only a short ... See also: attorney-client privilege
pro bono :: adj. short for pro bono publico, Latin for "for th ... cation organizations and charities.
parish :: n. 1) a geographic area served by a church (partic ... overnmental equivalent of a county.
order to show cause :: n. a judge's written mandate that a party appear i ... vernmental agency. See also: O.S.C.
pedophilia :: n. an obsession with children as sex objects. Over ... also: molestation pornography rape
peremptory writ of mandate :: (or mandamus) n. a final order of a court to any g ... ve writ. See also: mandamus mandate
privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights.
presumption of innocence :: n. a fundamental protection for a person accused o ... yond a reasonable doubt presumption
reprieve :: n. a temporary delay in imposition of the death pe ... commutation of sentence or pardon.
retroactive :: adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute ... ospective." See also: ex post facto
Twinkie defense :: n. a claim by a criminal defendant that at the tim ... rder. See also: diminished capacity
tort claims act :: n. a federal or state act which, under certain con ... . See also: Federal Tort Claims Act
testamentary capacity :: n. having the mental competency to execute a will ... lso: competent undue influence will
unconstitutional :: adj. referring to a statute, governmental conduct, ... ee also: constitution Supreme Court
variance :: n. 1) an exception to a zoning ordinance, authoriz ... process." See also: dismissal proof
hometowned :: adv. legalese for a lawyer or client suffering dis ... orneys over those from out of town.
cruelty to animals :: n. the crime of inflicting physical pain, sufferin ... danger of death. See also: cruelty
temporary insanity :: n. in a criminal prosecution, a defense by the acc ... diminished capacity insanity intent
tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax
securities :: n. generic term for shares of stock, bonds and deb ... ee also: bond debenture share stock
roadside test :: n. a preliminary test law enforcement officers use ... g while intoxicated Miranda warning
sedition :: n. the federal crime of advocacy of insurrection a ... e rare. See also: espionage treason
Shepardize :: n. a method of locating reports of appeals decisio ... m prior case law. See also: reports
statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
special prosecutor :: n. an attorney from outside of the government sele ... Robert Bork finally discharged Cox.
on the merits :: adj. referring to a judgment, decision or ruling o ... s if this mistake had not occurred.
official :: 1) adj. referring to an act, document or anything ... tion or business. See also: officer
heat of passion :: n. in a criminal case, when the accused was in an ... oing. See also: manslaughter murder
hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay
expropriation :: n. a taking of property or rights by governmental ... the taker. See also: eminent domain
hornbook law :: n. lawyer lingo for a fundamental and well-accepte ... e a hornbook is a primer of basics.
immunity :: n. exemption from penalties, payments or legal req ... ws. See also: governmental immunity
incapacity :: adj. 1) not being able to perform any gainful empl ... of the will. See also: incompetent
in terrorem clause :: (in tehr-roar-em)n. from Latin for "in fear," a pr ... e gift. See also: will will contest
executive privilege :: n. a claim by the President or another high offici ... the Watergate scandal (1973-1974).
title report :: n. the written analysis of the status of title to ... lso: abstract title title insurance
due process of law :: n. a fundamental principle of fairness in all lega ... procedural and substantive rights.
domestic violence :: n. the continuing crime and problem of the physica ... ravated assault assault and battery
EIR :: n. popular acronym for environmental impact report ... e also: environmental impact report
eminent domain :: n. the power of a governmental entity (federal, st ... ngs. See also: condemn condemnation
error :: n. a mistake by a judge in procedure or in substan ... or. See also: harmless error remand
equal protection of the law :: n. the right of all persons to have the same acces ... laws." See also: due process of law
incest :: n. sexual intercourse between close blood relative ... ily genes carrying such weaknesses.
incompetency :: n. the condition of lacking the ability to handle ... and/or represented by an attorney.
mandamus :: (man-dame-us) n. Latin for "we order," a writ (mor ... mandamus. See also: writ of mandate
license :: 1) n. governmental permission to perform a particu ... eement. See also: licensee licensor
ministerial act :: n. an act, particularly of a governmental employee ... exercising any individual judgment.
negative declaration :: n. a finding by a city council or other local gove ... so: EIR environmental impact report
not guilty by reason of insanity :: n. plea in court of a person charged with a crime ... fense not guilty temporary insanity
non compos mentis :: : (nahn com-pose meant-is) adj. referring to someo ... . See also: competent compos mentis
levy :: 1) v. to seize (take) property upon a writ of exec ... heriff's sale tax writ of execution
legal aid society :: n. an organization formed to assist persons who ha ... bar association. See also: pro bono
insanity :: n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a p ... M'Naughten rule temporary insanity
incompetent :: adj. 1) referring to a person who is not able to m ... n incompetency incompetent evidence
intent :: n. mental desire and will to act in a particular w ... ess homicide or other lesser crime.
interrogatories :: n. a set of written questions to a party to a laws ... ing. See also: deposition discovery
kangaroo court :: n. 1) a mock court set up without legal basis, suc ... See also: star chamber proceedings
jury stress :: n. a form of mental, emotional, psychological, phy ... do the right thing. See also: jury
diversion :: n. in criminal procedure, a system for giving a ch ... second offense. See also: probation
security deposit :: n. a payment required by a landlord from a tenant ... lso: landlord and tenant lease rent
emotional distress :: n. an increasingly popular basis for a claim of da ... ar value upon it. See also: damages
election of remedies :: n. an outmoded requirement that if a plaintiff (pa ... dence has not been fully presented.
employee :: n. a person who is hired for a wage, salary, fee o ... ondeat superior scope of employment
equitable :: adj. 1) just, based on fairness and not legal tech ... es or give relief. See also: equity
family purpose doctrine :: n. a rule of law that the registered owner of an a ... riving his/her car with permission.
false imprisonment :: n. depriving someone of freedom of movement by hol ... for damages. See also: false arrest
earnest payment :: n. a deposit paid to demonstrate commitment and to ... (liquidated) or committed damages.
duty of care :: n. a requirement that a person act toward others a ... e also: negligence standard of care
defense attorney :: n. 1) the attorney representing the defendant in a ... lso: defendant plaintiff's attorney
default judgment :: n. if a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to ... See also: complaint default summons
demonstrative evidence :: n. actual objects, pictures, models and other devi ... the trial judge. See also: evidence
direct and proximate cause :: n. the immediate reason damage was caused by an ac ... so: cause complaint proximate cause
disfigure :: v. to cause permanent change in a person's body, p ... . See also: damages general damages
discrimination :: n. unequal treatment of persons, for a reason whic ... qual rights. See also: civil rights
Federal Tort Claims Act :: n. a statute (1948) which removed the power of the ... diction to federal district courts.
foreseeability :: n. reasonable anticipation of the possible results ... e also: foreseeable risk negligence
intrinsic fraud :: n. an intentionally false representation (lie) whi ... ts. See also: extrinsic fraud fraud
intervening cause :: n. an event which occurs between the original impr ... cause negligence superseding cause
inverse condemnation :: n. the taking of property by a government agency w ... e also: condemnation eminent domain
joint and several :: adj. referring to a debt or a judgment for neglige ... ution contributory negligence joint
joint liability :: n. when two or more persons are both responsible f ... See also: joinder joint and several
joint enterprise :: n. a generic term for an activity of two or more p ... liability joint venture partnership
installment contract :: n. an agreement in which payments of money, delive ... n contract failure of consideration
injury :: n. any harm done to a person by the acts or omissi ... nction injunctive relief negligence
frustration of purpose :: n. sometimes called commercial frustration, when u ... n. See also: commercial frustration
fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud
gross negligence :: n. carelessness which is in reckless disregard for ... damages negligence punitive damages
in pari delicto :: adv. (in pah-ree dee-lick-toe) Latin for "in equal ... e proof is that both were involved.
injunctive relief :: n. a court-ordered act or prohibition against an a ... t injunction restraining order writ
infringement :: n. 1) a trespassing or illegal entering. 2) in the ... patent plagiarism royalty trademark
defamation :: n. the act of making untrue statements about anoth ... comment libel public figure slander
declaratory judgment :: n. a judgment of a court which determines the righ ... ys it. See also: declaratory relief
care :: n. in law, to be attentive, prudent and vigilant. ... she is involved. See also: careless
breach of promise :: n. historically, the dumping of a female fiancee b ... d no longer exist. See also: breach
careless :: adj., adv. 1) negligent. 2) the opposite of carefu ... See also: care negligence negligent
cause of action :: n. the basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds ... property. See also: element lawsuit
civil liability :: n. potential responsibility for payment of damages ... ans open to punishment for a crime.
chancellor :: n. from the old English legal system, a chancellor ... n the same courts. See also: equity
breach of contract :: n. failing to perform any term of a contract, writ ... breach breach specific performance
bifurcate :: v. the order or ruling of a judge that one issue i ... is necessary. See also: bifurcation
arguendo :: prep. Latin meaning "for the sake of argument," us ... rs most commonly in appeals briefs.
adjuster :: n. an employee (usually a non-lawyer) of an insura ... e company in approving settlements.
assault and battery :: n. the combination of the two crimes of threat (as ... damages. See also: assault battery
attachment :: n. the seizing of money or property prior to getti ... bond. See also: writ of attachment
basis :: n. the original cost of an asset to be used to det ... ssistance. See also: adjusted basis
bait and switch :: n. a dishonest sales practice in which a business ... rants the costs of a separate suit.
claim :: 1) v. to make a demand for money, for property, or ... the government, it is lawsuit time.
class action :: n. a lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf ... ees usually require court approval.
cost of completion :: n. the amount of money (damages) required to compl ... d on percentage of work to be done.
corporate opportunity :: n. a business opportunity which becomes known to a ... ative action fiduciary relationship
counterclaim :: n. a retaliatory claim by a defendant against a pl ... d. See also: answer cross-complaint
court of equity :: n. originally in English common law and in several ... also: chancery court of law equity
cross-complaint :: n. after a complaint has been filed against a defe ... g prayer service of process summons
court of law :: n. any tribunal within a judicial system. Under En ... aw. See also: chancery court equity
contributory negligence :: n. a doctrine of common law that if a person was i ... : comparative negligence negligence
conspiracy :: n. when people work together by agreement to commi ... d conspiracy. See also: conspirator
complaint :: n. the first document filed with the court (actual ... g prayer service of process summons
comparative negligence :: n. a rule of law applied in accident cases to dete ... utory negligence damages negligence
compromise verdict :: n. a decision made by a jury in which the jurors s ... ning the verdict. See also: verdict
conclusion of law :: n. a judge's final decision on a question of law w ... aw if requested. See also: judgment
consortium :: n. 1) a group of separate businesses or business p ... oney terms is a difficult question.
confession of judgment :: n. a written agreement in which the defendant in a ... rms are fulfilled by the defendant.
joint tortfeasors :: n. two or more persons whose negligence in a singl ... : comparative negligence negligence
Jones Act :: n., adj. a federal law which covers injuries to cr ... ." See also: admiralty maritime law
reasonable reliance :: n. particularly in contracts, what a prudent perso ... the following:." See also: contract
rape :: 1) n. the crime of sexual intercourse (with actual ... See also: date rape statutory rape
reasonable wear and tear :: n. commonly used in leases to limit the tenant's r ... ble wear and tear." See also: lease
recoverable :: adj. referring to the amount of money to which a p ... ehicle." See also: damages judgment
respondent :: n. 1) the party who is required to answer a petiti ... "appellant") in the appeals court.
rental value :: n. the amount which would be paid for rental of si ... alimony to be paid. See also: rent
quotient verdict :: n. an award of money damages set by a jury in a la ... rial motion for a new trial verdict
quiet enjoyment :: n. the right to enjoy and use premises (particular ... damages for it. See also: nuisance
prayer :: n. the specific request for judgment, relief and/o ... ee also: complaint default judgment
pray :: v. to formally request judicial judgment, relief a ... laint or petition. See also: prayer
private nuisance :: n. the interference with an individual's peaceful ... See also: nuisance public nuisance
product liability :: n. the responsibility of manufacturers, distributo ... e known. See also: warrant warranty
proximate cause :: n. a happening which results in an event, particul ... also: intervening cause negligence
promise :: 1) n. a firm agreement to perform an act, refrain ... so: consideration contract covenant
retraction :: n. 1) to withdraw any legal document in a lawsuit ... igation. See also: defamation libel
reversal :: n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that t ... e of damages is ordered to dismiss.
standard of care :: n. the watchfulness, attention, caution and pruden ... of care foreseeable risk negligence
specific finding :: n. a decision on a fact made by a jury in its verd ... so forth. See also: special verdict
strict liability :: n. automatic responsibility (without having to pro ... bility negligence res ipsa loquitur
subrogation :: n. assuming the legal rights of a person for whom ... also: negligence subrogee subrogor
subrogor :: n. a person or entity that transfers his/her/its l ... ges. See also: subrogation subrogee
subrogee :: n. the person or entity that assumes the legal rig ... aid. See also: subrogation subrogor
speaking demurrer :: n. an attempt to introduce evidence during a heari ... the operation." See also: demurrer
slander :: n. oral defamation, in which someone tells one or ... . See also: defamation fair comment
rule :: 1) v. to decide a legal question, by a court, as i ... ee also: regulations rules of court
right to privacy :: n. the possible right to be let alone, in absence ... e also: invasion of privacy privacy
scope of employment :: n. actions of an employee which further the busine ... ter and servant respondeat superior
ad litem :: adj. legal Latin meaning "for the purposes of the ... of age. See also: guardian ad litem
severance :: n. 1) a separating by court order, such as separat ... le a potential claim for discharge.
setoff :: (offset) n. a claim by a defendant in a lawsuit th ... ee also: affirmative defense offset
plaintiff's attorney :: n. the attorney who represents a plaintiff (the su ... ee also: defense attorney plaintiff
plaintiff :: n. the party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a c ... lso: complaint defendant petitioner
limited liability :: n. the maximum amount a person participating in a ... ted damages partnership shareholder
lien :: n. any official claim or charge against property o ... ord's lien mechanic's lien mortgage
long-arm statute :: n. law which gives a local state court jurisdictio ... rt jurisdiction over the defendant.
loss :: n. 1) the value placed on injury or damages due to ... t and the income. See also: damages
loss of use :: n. the inability to use an automobile, premises or ... ding or premises. See also: damages
loss of bargain :: n. the inability to complete a sale or other busin ... ned in a lawsuit. See also: damages
libel per se :: n. broadcast or written publication of a false sta ... See also: defamation libel slander
liable :: adj. responsible or obligated. Thus, a person or e ... al prosecution. See also: liability
last clear chance :: n. a rule of law in determining responsibility for ... contributory negligence negligence
landlord's lien :: n. the right of a landlord to sell abandoned perso ... to the ex-tenant and a public sale.
legal age :: n. the age at which a person is responsible for hi ... so: infancy juvenile court minority
legal duty :: n. the responsibility to others to act according t ... al injuries. See also: duty of care
liability :: n. one of the most significant words in the field ... bility joint tortfeasors negligence
lemon law :: n. statutes adopted in some states to make it easi ... still trying" to make it run right.
make one whole :: v. to pay or award damages sufficient to put the p ... fault of another. See also: damages
malice :: n. a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a ... cution murder public figure slander
person :: n. 1) a human being. 2) a corporation treated as h ... amages. See also: corporation party
peer review :: n. an examination and evaluation of the performanc ... claiming damages due to negligence.
personal services :: n. in contract law, the talents of a person which ... his/her unique ability and product.
petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ
pierce the corporate veil :: v. to prove that a corporation exists merely as a ... ling with it. See also: corporation
physician-patient privilege :: n. the right and obligation of a physician to refu ... onfidential communication privilege
passenger :: n. a rider who has paid a fare on a train, bus, ai ... also: common carrier guest statute
out-of-pocket expenses :: n. moneys paid directly for necessary items by a c ... amages beyond normal wear and tear.
negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort
malicious prosecution :: n. filing a lawsuit with the intention of creating ... vor of the victim. See also: malice
no contest :: n. in criminal law, a defendant's plea in court th ... : nolo contendere plea plea bargain
nuisance :: n. the unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful u ... evening). See also: public nuisance
ostensible agent :: n. a person who has been given the appearance of b ... rent authority ostensible authority
title insurance :: n. a policy issued by an insurance company guarant ... : chain of title title title search