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Most Popular Legal Definitions
second degree murder
a non-premeditated killing, resulting from an
assault in which the death of the victim was a distinct
possibility.
matrimonial
Of or relating to the state of being married; of marriage
landlord
A land or building owner who has leased the land or building to another person.
servant
the employee of an employer, technically one who works for a master.
underwrite
1) To agree to pay an obligation which may arise
from an insurance policy. 2) to guarantee purchase of all shares of stock or
bonds issued by a corporation. 3) to guarantee by investment in a business or
project.
overrule
1) providing a decision on a case that is in
opposition to previous decisions 2) reject an opposition in a court proceeding
3) to nullify or make void
seal
A device which creates an impression upon paper
or melted wax.
bylaws
The written rules for conduct of a corporation, association, or any
organization.
tax costs
A motion to contest a claim for court costs submitted by a party in a
lawsuit.
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.