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Most Popular Legal Definitions
corollary relief
relief sought from a Court which is incidental or consequential to another
principal relief
civil calendar
The list of lawsuits that are approaching trial in any court. Attorneys and/or
parties whose cases are coming to the top of the list receive notice of the
"calling'' of the civil calendar.
adverse interest
right or concern that is contrary to the interest or claim of another
right against self-incrimination
provided by the fifth amendment in the US Constitution; it allows an individual
to refuse to answer questions or provide other evidence that would lead to
criminal prosecution without presupposing guilt
promissory estoppel
A promise made that the contract will not be
enforced in whole or in part and which prevents subsequent proceedings to
enforce the contract against the person who relied on the promise.
ad hoc
From Latin, meaning "for this purpose only;" thus, an ad hoc committee is formed
to serve a specific purpose; an ad hoc attorney is hired to handle one problem
and often is a specialist in a particular area.
search
1) To examine another's premises to look for evidence of criminal activity. 2)
To trade the records of ownership of real property in what is commonly called a
"title search."
dissent
To disagree. The word is used in legal circles to refer to the minority opinion
of a judge which runs contrary to the conclusions of the majority.
arm's length
the description of an agreement made by two parties freely and independently of
each other, and without having some special relationship; such as being a
relative, having another deal on the side or one party having complete control
of the other
civil procedure
The complex and often confusing body of rules and regulations set out in both
state and federal laws which establish the format under which civil lawsuits are
filed, pursued and tried. Civil procedure refers only to form and procedure, and
not to the substantive law which gives people the right to sue or defend a
lawsuit.