injunctive relief :: n. a court-ordered act or prohibition against an a ... t injunction restraining order writ
equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ
writ of coram nobis :: : (writ of core-uhm noh-bis) n. from Latin for "in ... ment if known at the time of trial.
underwriter :: n. a company or person which/who underwrites an in ... ss or project. See also: underwrite
writ :: n. a written order of a judge requiring specific a ... ntity to whom the writ is directed.
prerogative writ :: n. an historic generic term for any writ (court or ... ls or another court. See also: writ
peremptory writ of mandate :: (or mandamus) n. a final order of a court to any g ... ve writ. See also: mandamus mandate
underwrite :: v. 1) to agree to pay an obligation which may aris ... antee guarantor insurer underwriter
injunction :: n. a writ (order) issued by a court ordering someo ... t. See also: injunctive relief writ
declaratory relief :: n. a judge's determination (called a "declaratory ... ter. See also: declaratory judgment
relief :: n. generic term for all types of benefits which an ... r possibilities. See also: judgment
writ of mandate :: (mandamus) n. a court order to a government agency ... al acts. See also: mandamus mandate
writ of attachment :: n. a court order directing a sheriff (or other law ... hat defendant. See also: attachment
irreparable damage or injury :: n. the type of harm which no monetary compensation ... also: equity injunction remedy writ
cross-complaint :: n. after a complaint has been filed against a defe ... g prayer service of process summons
injury :: n. any harm done to a person by the acts or omissi ... nction injunctive relief negligence
writ of execution :: n. a court order to a sheriff to enforce a judgmen ... ing plaintiff). See also: execution
party of the first part :: n. reference in a written contract to identify one ... ies another party to the agreement.
partnership :: n. a business enterprise entered into for profit w ... partnership partner silent partner
party of the second part :: n. a reference to a party to a written contract, a ... " See also: party of the first part
patent ambiguity :: n. an obvious inconsistency in the language of a w ... the language of a written document.
peremptory :: adj. absolute, final and not entitled to delay or ... allenges or a date set for hearing.
per se :: (purr say) adj. Latin for "by itself," meaning inh ... e statement. See also: libel per se
partner :: n. 1) one of the co-owners and investors in a "par ... ner limited partnership partnership
paper hanger :: n. slang for a person who criminally writes and ca ... ey in them. See also: forgery fraud
order to show cause :: n. a judge's written mandate that a party appear i ... vernmental agency. See also: O.S.C.
oral contract :: n. an agreement made with spoken words and either ... itten. See also: agreement contract
perjurer :: n. a person who intentionally lies while under an ... alse information. See also: perjury
palimony :: n. a substitute for alimony in cases in which the ... the relationship. See also: alimony
parody :: n. the humorous use of an existing song, play, or ... l significance. See also: copyright
or :: conj. either; in the alternative. It is often vita ... n," both must sign to change title.
parol evidence rule :: n. if there is evidence in writing (such as a sign ... or contradict the written document.
power of appointment :: n. the right to leave property by will, transfer, ... death of the person with the power.
prenuptial agreement :: n. also called an antenuptial agreement, a written ... been "taken" by a previous spouse.
power of attorney :: n. a written document signed by a person giving an ... y, as in a real estate transaction.
pretermitted heir :: n. the child of a person who has written a will in ... cified $10,000 each. See also: heir
prima facie :: : (pry-mah fay-shah) adj. Latin for "at first look ... t" case. See also: prima facie case
prohibition :: n. forbidding an act or activity. A court order fo ... icial. See also: injunction mandate
probable cause :: n. sufficient reason based upon known facts to bel ... of Rights search search and seizure
obscene :: adj., adv. a highly subjective reference to materi ... en I see it." See also: pornography
postdated check :: n. a check delivered now with a written date in th ... livery of a bad check was criminal.
petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ
personal services :: n. in contract law, the talents of a person which ... his/her unique ability and product.
plagiarism :: n. taking the writings or literary concepts (a plo ... d. See also: copyright infringement
plea :: n. 1) in criminal law, the response by an accused ... raignment plead preliminary hearing
pornography :: n. pictures and/or writings of sexual activity int ... courts to follow. See also: obscene
pleading :: n. 1) every legal document filed in a lawsuit, pet ... nswer complaint demurrer plea plead
perjury :: n. the crime of intentionally lying after being du ... ly made a mistake or misunderstood.
minutes :: n. 1) the written record of meetings, particularly ... court reporter if recorded at all.
Magna Carta :: n. Latin for "Great Charter," it was a document de ... s. It is also spelled Magna Charta.
literary property :: n. the writings of an author which entitles him/he ... as copyrighted. See also: copyright
lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order.
mail box rule :: n. in contract law, making a written offer or acce ... nse in hand when the time runs out.
malice :: n. a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a ... cution murder public figure slander
mandamus :: (man-dame-us) n. Latin for "we order," a writ (mor ... mandamus. See also: writ of mandate
malpractice :: n. An act or continuing conduct of a professional ... eed. See also: errors and omissions
limited partnership :: n. a special type of partnership which is very com ... mited liability partner partnership
libel per se :: n. broadcast or written publication of a false sta ... See also: defamation libel slander
lessee :: n. the person renting property under a written lea ... lord and tenant lease lessor tenant
leasehold :: n. the real estate which is the subject of a lease ... sehold. See also: condominium lease
lessor :: n. the owner of real property who rents it to a le ... lord and tenant lease lessee tenant
levy :: 1) v. to seize (take) property upon a writ of exec ... heriff's sale tax writ of execution
libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander
lewd and lascivious :: adj., adv. references to conduct which includes pe ... t exposure pornography prostitution
mandate :: n. 1) any mandatory order or requirement under sta ... See also: mandamus writ of mandate
manifest :: 1) adj., adv. completely obvious or evident. 2) n. ... ritten list of goods in a shipment.
nominal damages :: n. a small amount of money awarded to a plaintiff ... had been damaged. See also: damages
motion for a summary judgment :: n. a written request for a judgment in the moving ... strict procedures. See also: motion
motion :: n. a formal request made to a judge for an order o ... g, an oral motion may be permitted.
nominee :: n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named ... ic office. See also: agent executor
note :: n. a promissory note, a written statement of debt ... the note. See also: promissory note
notice to quit :: n. the notice given by a landlord (owner) to a ten ... h-to-month notice unlawful detainer
notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice
promissory note :: n. a written promise by a person (variously called ... lso: interest obligee obligor usury
memorandum :: n. 1) a brief writing, note, summary or outline. 2 ... r "The decision below is affirmed."
marshal :: 1) n. a federal court official who may serve paper ... tablish priorities among creditors.
marital deduction :: n. an estate tax deduction allowed a surviving spo ... community property estate tax trust
martial law :: n. a system of complete control by a country's mil ... n and women. See also: military law
matter of record :: n. anything, including testimony, evidence, ruling ... cussions not written down or taped.
meeting of the minds :: n. when two parties to an agreement (contract) bot ... eant his cattle. See also: contract
mechanic's lien :: n. the right of a craftsman, laborer, supplier, ar ... ll sue for the debt. See also: lien
oath :: n. 1) a swearing to tell the truth, the whole trut ... ountry. See also: affidavit perjury
receipt :: n. a written and signed acknowledgment by the reci ... the estate of someone who has died.
stipulation :: n. an agreement, usually on a procedural matter, b ... g, signed and filed with the court.
statutory offer of settlement :: n. a written offer of a specific sum of money made ... ly awarded to the prevailing party.
statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
strict construction :: (narrow construction) n. interpreting the Constitu ... See also: constitution construction
subject to :: adj. referring to the acquisition of title to real ... : assumption deed of trust mortgage
subordination agreement :: n. a written contract in which a lender who has se ... ty records. See also: subordination
sublease :: n. the lease to another of all or a portion of pre ... and sublease. See also: lease rent
statute of frauds :: n. law in every state which requires that certain ... ulent title claims. See also: fraud
statute :: n. a federal or state written law enacted by the C ... and proclamations are not statutes.
sign :: v. 1) to write one's signature on a document, incl ... language. See also: mark subscribe
sheriff's sale :: n. an auction sale of property held by the sheriff ... so: execution forced sale levy writ
slander :: n. oral defamation, in which someone tells one or ... . See also: defamation fair comment
sound mind and memory :: n. having an understanding of one's actions and re ... ee also: competent incompetent will
standing :: n. the right to file a lawsuit or file a petition ... so: actual controversy jurisdiction
spendthrift clause :: n. a provision in a trust or will that states that ... tly to Junior. See also: trust will
substitute in :: v. to take over a case from another lawyer, which ... See also: substitution of attorney
sum certain :: n. a specific amount stated in a contract or negot ... r redecoration of Williams' house."
undue influence :: n. the amount of pressure which one uses to force ... ounder. See also: will will contest
trust :: n. an entity created to hold assets for the benefi ... testamentary trust trustee trustor
true bill :: n. the written decision of a Grand Jury (signed by ... to the court. See also: indictment
warrant :: 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a l ... e search and seizure search warrant
warranty :: n. a written statement of good quality of merchand ... of the contract. See also: warrant
work product :: n. the writings, notes, memoranda, reports on conv ... ies to be employed by the attorney.
will :: n. a written document which leaves the estate of t ... will and testament probate testator
transcript :: n. the written record of all proceedings, includin ... unless transcription is requested.
title report :: n. the written analysis of the status of title to ... lso: abstract title title insurance
supersedeas :: (sooh-purr-said-ee-uhs) Latin for "you shall desis ... . See also: appeal court of appeals
summons :: n. a document issued by the court at the time a la ... use service service of process writ
surrebutal :: n. in written or oral legal argument, the response ... h until the judge stops the debate.
testamentary capacity :: n. having the mental competency to execute a will ... lso: competent undue influence will
testator :: n. a person who has written a will which is in eff ... me of his/her death. See also: will
testamentary disposition :: n. how the terms of a will divide the testator's ( ... named beneficiaries. See also: will
sheriff :: n. the top law enforcement officer for a county, u ... ." See also: bailiff sheriff's sale
settlor :: n. the person who creates a trust by a written tru ... the trust. See also: trust trustor
recourse :: n. the right to demand payment to the writer of a ... e. See also: bill of exchange check
records :: n. in business, particularly corporations, all the ... s to the "records" of the business.
record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial
reentry :: n. taking back possession and going into real prop ... ages. See also: landlord and tenant
reformation :: n. the correction or change of an existing documen ... neral partner sues for reformation.
release :: 1) v. to give up a right as releasing one from his ... the writing that grants a release.
rejection of claim :: n. in probate law (administration of an estate of ... stion of administrative remedies").
reconveyance :: n. in those states which use deeds of trust as a m ... conveyance. See also: deed of trust
lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer
public domain :: n. 1) in copyright law, the right of anyone to use ... al governments. See also: copyright
proxy :: n. 1) someone who is authorized to serve in one's ... d members and convention delegates.
public figure :: n. in the law of defamation (libel and slander), a ... See also: defamation libel slander
quit :: v. to leave, used in a written notice to a tenant ... o: notice to quit unlawful detainer
quotient verdict :: n. an award of money damages set by a jury in a la ... rial motion for a new trial verdict
quo warranto :: (kwoh wahr-rahn-toe) n. the name for a writ (order ... ticles). See also: corporation writ
renewal :: n. keeping an existing arrangement in force for an ... ction which evidences the new term.
rent :: 1) v. to hire an object or real property for a per ... ice. See also: lease month-to-month
scrivener :: n. a person who writes a document for another, usu ... r practicing law without a license.
royalty :: n. a percentage of gross or net profit or a fixed ... also: copyright infringement patent
rogatory letters :: n. a written request by a judge to a judge in anot ... also: deposition testimony witness
search warrant :: n. a written order by a judge which permits a law ... ble cause search search and seizure
secret rebate :: n. a kickback of money by a business to a "preferr ... h a secret rebate. See also: rebate
service of process :: n. the delivery of copies of legal documents such ... by publication substituted service
service :: n. 1) paid work by another person, either by contr ... ersonal services service of process
roadside test :: n. a preliminary test law enforcement officers use ... g while intoxicated Miranda warning
reversal :: n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that t ... e of damages is ordered to dismiss.
request :: 1) v. to ask or demand a judge to act (such as iss ... n. the act of asking or demanding.
reply brief :: n. the written legal argument of the respondent (t ... ee also: appeal appellee respondent
respondent :: n. 1) the party who is required to answer a petiti ... "appellant") in the appeals court.
Restatement of the Law :: n. a series of detailed statements of the basic la ... tracts, property, torts and trusts.
return of service :: n. written confirmation under oath by a process se ... ee also: service service of process
restrictive covenant :: n. 1) an agreement included in a deed to real prop ... o: covenant that runs with the land
protest :: 1) v. to complain in some public way about any act ... dishonored (not paid by the bank).
jurat :: (jur-at) n. Latin for "been sworn," the portion of ... wledgment declaration notary public
canon law :: n. laws and regulations over ecclesiastical (churc ... nduct with no religious connection.
bylaws :: n. the written rules for conduct of a corporation, ... d/or amended. See also: corporation
bulk sales acts :: n. state laws (spelled out in the Uniform Commerci ... g without paying current creditors.
caption :: n. the first section of any written legal pleading ... to the exact format of the caption.
certified check :: n. a check issued by a bank which certifies that t ... "clears." See also: cashier's check
chattel mortgage :: n. an outmoded written document which made a chatt ... ed by the property. See also: UCC-1
certiorari :: n. (sersh-oh-rare-ee) a writ (order) of a higher c ... cedents (previously decided cases).
brief :: 1) n. a written legal argument, usually in a forma ... another person. See also: precedent
breach of contract :: n. failing to perform any term of a contract, writ ... breach breach specific performance
bill of exchange :: n. a writing by a party (maker or drawer) ordering ... awn on a bank account is a "check."
bankruptcy proceedings :: n. the bankruptcy procedure is: a) filing a petiti ... ankruptcy court claim in bankruptcy
authority :: n. permission, a right coupled with the power to d ... rize ostensible authority principal
bill of particulars :: n. a written itemization of claims which a defenda ... the factual bases for the charges.
bill of sale :: n. a written statement attesting to the transfer ( ... ther provisions. See also: contract
bond :: n. 1) written evidence of debt issued by a company ... good up to the amount of the bond.
binder :: n. a written statement of the key terms of an agre ... rance coverage. See also: insurance
Chief Justice :: n. the presiding judge of any State Supreme Court ... nks of existing Associate Justices.
citation :: n. 1) a notice to appear in court due to the proba ... se is not in point." See also: cite
conclusion of law :: n. a judge's final decision on a question of law w ... aw if requested. See also: judgment
conclusion of fact :: n. in a trial, the final result of an analysis of ... quested. See also: finding judgment
common law :: n. the traditional unwritten law of England, based ... plied without reference to statute.
confession :: n. the statement of one charged with a crime that ... Miranda warning self-incrimination
confession of judgment :: n. a written agreement in which the defendant in a ... rms are fulfilled by the defendant.
consent decree :: n. an order of a judge based upon an agreement, al ... he same. See also: consent judgment
confidential communication :: n. certain written communications which can be kep ... privilege privileged communication
commercial frustration :: n. an unforeseen uncontrollable event which occurs ... rustration of purpose impossibility
commencement of action :: n. an action (a lawsuit) commences (begins officia ... ing a complaint. See also: petition
claim in bankruptcy :: n. the written claim filed by persons or businesse ... : bankruptcy bankruptcy proceedings
claim against an estate :: n. upon the death of a person and beginning of pro ... ade to the heirs. See also: probate
claim against a governmental agency :: n. any time one believes he/she has a right to pay ... orter than other types of lawsuits.
clear and present danger :: n. the doctrine established in an opinion written ... together of a lynch mob (assembly).
cloud on title (cloud) :: n. an actual or apparent outstanding claim on the ... ion reconveyance title title report
codicil :: n. a written amendment to a person's will, which m ... the writer. See also: probate will
code :: n. a collection of written laws gathered together, ... utes or laws. See also: law statute
authorities :: n. 1) previous decisions by courts of appeal which ... also: brief cite decision precedent
attorney's work product :: n. written materials, charts, notes of conversatio ... ivileged communication work product
acceptance of service :: n. agreement by a defendant (or his/her attorney) ... o accept service. See also: service
acceptance :: n. 1) receiving something from another with the in ... ered into. See also: contract offer
abstract of title :: n. the written report on a title search which show ... e also: chain of title title report
addendum :: n. an addition to a completed written document. Mo ... proposals or included fraudulently.
adeem :: v. to revoke a gift made in a will by destroying, ... e of my death." See also: ademption
adoption :: n. the taking of a child into one's family, creati ... the child are met. See also: adopt
admission :: n. a statement made by a party to a lawsuit or a c ... mission against interest confession
abstract of judgment :: n. a written summary of a judgment which states ho ... aying the debt. See also: levy lien
self-help :: n. 1) obtaining relief or enforcing one's rights w ... maximizing of one's opportunities.
default judgment :: n. if a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to ... See also: complaint default summons
declaratory judgment :: n. a judgment of a court which determines the righ ... ys it. See also: declaratory relief
adequate remedy :: n. a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a co ... es it, giving cause for his arrest.
equitable :: adj. 1) just, based on fairness and not legal tech ... es or give relief. See also: equity
equitable estoppel :: n. where a court will not grant a judgment or othe ... also: clean hands doctrine estoppel
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
advancement :: n. a gift made by a person to one of his or her ch ... tate gift in contemplation of death
affidavit :: n. 1) any written document in which the signer swe ... an affidavit. See also: declaration
attachment :: n. the seizing of money or property prior to getti ... bond. See also: writ of attachment
article :: n. a paragraph or section of any writing such as e ... or different sections of a statute.
antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement :: n. a written contract between two people who are a ... ave been "taken" by a prior spouse.
attest :: v. 1) to confirm (usually in writing) that a docum ... also: holographic will will witness
attorney-client privilege :: n. the requirement that an attorney may not reveal ... ivileged communication work product
attorney's fee :: n. the payment for legal services. It can take sev ... ees in the particular type of case.
attorney-in-fact :: n. someone specifically named by another through a ... cument. See also: power of attorney
answer :: n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant ... emurrer general denial verification
amended pleading :: n. a changed written pleading in a lawsuit, includ ... o: amend amended complaint demurrer
all the estate I own :: n. a phrase from a poorly drafted will which means ... he will was written. See also: will
alimony :: n. support paid by one ex-spouse to the other as o ... ild support divorce spousal support
after-discovered evidence :: n. evidence found by a losing party after a trial ... also: evidence writ of coram nobis
allegation :: n. a statement of claimed fact contained in a comp ... sure of a fact. See also: complaint
ambiguity :: n. when language has more than one meaning. If the ... most favorable to the other party.
amended complaint :: n. what results when the party suing (plaintiff or ... cause of action complaint demurrer
amend :: v. to alter or change by adding, subtracting, or s ... mended pleading statute stipulation
conservator :: n. a guardian and protector appointed by a judge t ... ies. See also: conservatee guardian
constitution :: n. the fundamental, underlying document which esta ... ts common law constitutional rights
holographic will :: n. a will entirely handwritten, dated and signed b ... lost in the desert. See also: will
hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay
habeas corpus :: (hay-bee-us core-puss) n. Latin for "you have the ... nality of a state court conviction.
homestead :: 1) n. the house and lot of a homeowner which the h ... s in "he homesteaded the property."
in propria persona :: adj. from Latin "for one's self," acting on one's ... client and an ass for an attorney."
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
fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud
four corners of an instrument :: n. the term for studying an entire document to und ... solve an ambiguity in its language.
file :: 1) v. to deposit with the clerk of the court a wri ... rrespondence and notes on the case.
fictitious defendants :: n. when a party suing (plaintiff) is not sure if h ... are not permitted in federal cases.
execution :: n. 1) the act of getting an officer of the court t ... so: death penalty writ of execution
final judgment :: n. the written determination of a lawsuit by the j ... : final decree interlocutory decree
final settlement :: n. an agreement reached by the parties to a lawsui ... rneys present. See also: settlement
forgery :: n. 1) the crime of creating a false document, alte ... See also: counterfeit forger fraud
firm offer :: n. in contract law, an offer (usually in writing) ... ptance contract counter offer offer
information :: n. an accusation or criminal charge brought by the ... Jury indictment preliminary hearing
infringement :: n. 1) a trespassing or illegal entering. 2) in the ... patent plagiarism royalty trademark
issue :: 1) n. a person's children or other lineal descenda ... the body incorporation share stock
invasion of privacy :: n. the intrusion into the personal life of another ... randeis. See also: right to privacy
interrogatories :: n. a set of written questions to a party to a laws ... ing. See also: deposition discovery
joinder of issue :: n. that point in a lawsuit when the defendant has ... matters are to be decided by trial.
landlord's lien :: n. the right of a landlord to sell abandoned perso ... to the ex-tenant and a public sale.
law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute
last will and testament :: n. a fancy and redundant way of saying "will." Law ... writing another one. See also: will
interlineation :: n. the act of writing between the lines of a docum ... document re-typed and then signed.
interest :: n. 1) any and all, partial or total right to prope ... nal property real property standing
instrument :: n. 1) a written legal document such as a contract, ... in an assault (a blunt instrument).
insertion :: n. the addition of language at a place within an e ... t unless initialled by all parties.
insanity :: n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a p ... M'Naughten rule temporary insanity
integration :: n. 1) adopting a writing as part of an agreement, ... , as well as racial mix in schools.
inter alia :: (in-tur eh-lee-ah) prep. Latin for "among other th ... ime to file the action had passed."
inter vivos trust :: n. a trust created by a writing (declaration of tr ... nter vivos testamentary trust trust
inter vivos :: (in-tur veye-vohs) adj. Latin for "among the livin ... e will. See also: inter vivos trust
esquire :: n. a form of address showing that someone is an at ... or barristers, sheriffs and judges.
escrow instructions :: n. the written instructions by buyer and seller of ... ir agents. See also: closing escrow
covenant :: 1) n. a promise in a written contract or a deed of ... o compete deed restrictive covenant
court of equity :: n. originally in English common law and in several ... also: chancery court of law equity
counterpart :: n. in the law of contracts, a written paper which ... rent localities. See also: contract
covenants, conditions and restrictions :: n. commonly called "CC and Rs," these are written ... ctive purchaser. See also: covenant
creditor's claim :: n. a claim required to be filed in writing, in a p ... e also: claim in bankruptcy probate
cut a check :: v. to write (prepare) and sign a check. ... o write (prepare) and sign a check.
criminal calendar :: n. the list of criminal cases to be called in cour ... e plea preliminary hearing sentence
copyright :: 1) n. the exclusive right of the author or creator ... plagiarism public domain trademark
conveyance :: n. a generic term for any written document which t ... r Recorder of Deeds. See also: deed
construe :: v. to determine the meaning of the words of a writ ... s normal, widely accepted meanings.
constructive :: adj. a legal fiction for treating a situation as i ... ctive possession constructive trust
constitutional rights :: n. rights given or reserved to the people by the U ... e also: Bill of Rights constitution
contingent fee :: n. a fee to a lawyer which will be due and payable ... epend on the outcome are unethical.
contra :: adj. Latin for "against" or "opposite to". This us ... he rule stated in Keeler v. Beach."
convey :: v. to transfer title (official ownership) to real ... ion conveyance deed grantee grantor
contract :: 1) n. an agreement with specific terms between two ... n oral contract unilateral contract
damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages
declarant :: n. the person making a statement, usually written ... also: affiant affidavit declaration
document :: n. a popular generic word among lawyers for any pa ... it. See also: documentary evidence
docket :: 1) n. the cases on a court calendar. 2) n. brief n ... r or make notes on action in court.
disinherit :: v. to intentionally take actions to guarantee that ... rorem clause pretermitted heir will
draft :: 1) n. a bill of exchange or check in which one par ... s. See also: bill of exchange check
ejusdem generis :: (eh-youse-dem generous) v adj. Latin for "of the s ... t was of land-based transportation.
ergo :: (air-go)conj. Latin for "therefore," often used in ... osopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650).
enjoin :: v. for a court to order that someone either do a s ... so: injunction temporary injunction
discovery :: n. the entire efforts of a party to a lawsuit and ... ee also: deposition interrogatories
demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading
deed :: 1) n. the written document which transfers title ( ... veyance deed of trust warranty deed
declaration :: n. 1) any statement made, particularly in writing. ... blic. See also: affidavit declarant
defeasance :: n. an antiquated word for a document which termina ... d or contract if some event occurs.
defect :: n. an imperfection, quite often so great that the ... See also: defective defective title
demand :: 1) v. to claim as a need, requirement or entitleme ... pay is made. See also: demand note
deficiency judgment :: n. a judgment for an amount not covered by the val ... o: foreclosure judicial foreclosure
law book :: n. any of numerous volumes dealing with law, inclu ... : common law law Shepardize statute