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Most Popular Legal Definitions
embracery
Improper influence on a juror
motor vehicle
any self-propelled vehicle including trucks, cars, motorcycles, etc.; does not
extend to vehicles that operate on rails
not guilty
innocent; a general plea made in response to a charge
proxy
1) The person authorized for a given task. 2) A written authorization empowering
another person to vote or act for the signer.
immigrant visa
a document providing specified rights for an alien
adjuster
employee of an insurance company or an adjustment firm employed by an insurance
company to negotiate an early settlement of a claim for damages against a
person, a business or public body. While a fair and responsible adjuster can
serve a real purpose in getting information and evaluating the case for the
insurance company, some adjusters try to make a settlement before the injured
person has retained an attorney, or get a statement from the injured without
counsel. Adjusters also represent the company in approving settlements.
trial
The resolution of a dispute by examination of
evidence submitted by opposing litigants by a tribunal or Court of law, and
determination of guilt or civil dispute of fact or law.
appellant
the party who appeals a trial court decision
they have lost
suicide
The intentional killing of oneself.
lay day
A term of maritime law contract: days stipulated
for the loading or unloading of cargo from a ship.