intrinsic fraud :: n. an intentionally false representation (lie) whi ... ts. See also: extrinsic fraud fraud
fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud
extrinsic fraud :: n. fraudulent acts which keep a person from obtain ... it. See also: fraud intrinsic fraud
constructive fraud :: n. when the circumstances show that someone's acti ... been proven. See also: constructive
statute of frauds :: n. law in every state which requires that certain ... ulent title claims. See also: fraud
fraud in the inducement :: n. the use of deceit or trick to cause someone to ... nt. See also: extrinsic fraud fraud
defraud :: v. to use deceit, falsehoods or trickery to obtain ... longing to another. See also: fraud
fraudulent conveyance :: n. the transfer (conveyance) of title to real prop ... the conveyance will probably fail.
limited partnership :: n. a special type of partnership which is very com ... mited liability partner partnership
liquidated damages :: n. an amount of money agreed upon by both parties ... airness. See also: contract damages
modus operandi :: (mode-us ah-purr-and-ee or ah-purr-and-eye) n. fro ... es to disguise a fraudulent scheme.
lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer
laches :: n. the legal doctrine that a legal right or claim ... , breach of contract, fraud, etc.).
non-contestability clause :: n. an insurance policy provision which requires th ... claim is made by the policyholder.
forgery :: n. 1) the crime of creating a false document, alte ... See also: counterfeit forger fraud
indictable offense :: n. a crime (offense) for which a Grand Jury rules ... o commit them. See also: indictment
false pretenses :: n. the crime of knowingly making untrue statements ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft
guilty :: adj. having been convicted of a crime or having ad ... on of guilt cop a plea plea bargain
payment in due course :: n. the giving of funds to the holder of a promisso ... nds. See also: holder in due course
tax evasion :: n. intentional and fraudulent attempt to escape pa ... o reduce the amount of payable tax.
swindle :: v. to cheat through trick, device, false statement ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft
statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
theft :: n. the generic term for all crimes in which a pers ... rglary embezzlement larceny robbery
tort :: n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrong ... nce slander trespass wrongful death
white collar crime :: n. a generic term for crimes involving commercial ... committed by "blue collar" workers.
unfair competition :: n. wrongful and/or fraudulent business methods to ... ctices tend to harm one's business.
self-dealing :: n. in the stock market, using secret "inside" info ... ederal Securities and Exchange Act.
scienter :: n. Latin for "having knowledge." In criminal law, ... ents were lies and thus fraudulent.
pierce the corporate veil :: v. to prove that a corporation exists merely as a ... ling with it. See also: corporation
exemplary damages :: n. often called punitive damages, these are damage ... See also: damages punitive damages
plagiarism :: n. taking the writings or literary concepts (a plo ... d. See also: copyright infringement
puffing :: n. the exaggeration of the good points of a produc ... seller is possible. See also: fraud
qui tam action :: : (kwee tam) n. from Latin for "who as well," a la ... technical violations and/or errors.
punitive damages :: n. (synony- mous with exemplary damages), damages ... t acts. See also: exemplary damages
paper hanger :: n. slang for a person who criminally writes and ca ... ey in them. See also: forgery fraud
embezzler :: n. a person who commits the crime of embezzlement ... r property of an employer or trust.
bona fide purchaser :: n. commonly called BFP in legal and banking circle ... See also: BFP holder in due course
boiler room :: n. a telephone bank operation in which fast-talkin ... and in violation of security laws.
blue sky laws :: n. laws intended to protect the public from purcha ... e sky." See also: corporation stock
cause of action :: n. the basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds ... property. See also: element lawsuit
character witness :: n. a person who testifies in a trial on behalf of ... ases and civil cases such as fraud.
comity :: n. when one court defers to the jurisdiction of an ... of cases to which comity may apply.
collusion :: n. where two persons (or business entities through ... seball team owners. See also: fraud
bigamy :: n. the condition of having two wives or two husban ... d to several husbands is polyandry.
bankruptcy proceedings :: n. the bankruptcy procedure is: a) filing a petiti ... ankruptcy court claim in bankruptcy
arbitration :: n. a mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready ... tance of the arbitrator's decision.
addendum :: n. an addition to a completed written document. Mo ... proposals or included fraudulently.
as is :: adj. description of a condition in a sales contrac ... es to cancel the "as is" provision.
bad faith :: 1) n. intentional dishonest act by not fulfilling ... ean hands doctrine fraud good faith
bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy
bank :: n. 1) an officially chartered institution empowere ... erred to as "in bank" or "en banc."
concealment :: n. fraudulent failure to reveal information which ... lawsuit for fraud. See also: fraud
consent decree :: n. an order of a judge based upon an agreement, al ... he same. See also: consent judgment
derivative action :: n. a lawsuit brought by a corporation shareholder ... on director shareholder stockholder
deception :: n. the act of misleading another through intention ... ent actions. See also: deceit fraud
disbar :: v. to remove an attorney from the list of practici ... legal ethics. (See moral turpitude
discharge in bankruptcy :: n. an order given by the bankruptcy judge, at the ... red creditors. See also: bankruptcy
abduction :: n. the criminal taking away of a person by persuas ... g of children. See also: kidnapping
election of remedies :: n. an outmoded requirement that if a plaintiff (pa ... dence has not been fully presented.
deceit :: n. dishonesty, fraudulent conduct, false statement ... . See also: fraud misrepresentation
damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages
constructive :: adj. a legal fiction for treating a situation as i ... ctive possession constructive trust
conspiracy :: n. when people work together by agreement to commi ... d conspiracy. See also: conspirator
constructive trust :: n. when a person has title to property and/or take ... tence. See also: constructive trust
consumer protection laws :: n. almost all states and the federal government ha ... rranty product liability securities
corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities
copyright :: 1) n. the exclusive right of the author or creator ... plagiarism public domain trademark
evasion of tax :: n. the intentional attempt to avoid paying taxes t ... rs. See also: estate tax income tax