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Most Popular Legal Definitions
nation
A distinct group or race of people that share
history, traditions and culture
discovery
1) the act of uncovering something 2) the period before the trial that includes
the requesting of pertinent documents and facts from the opposing party or other
bodies necessary to the case
next of kin
The nearest blood relative of a deceased.
holograph will
A will that is not witnessed and is written in the handwriting of the testator.
use
The right to enjoy the benefits of real property
or personal property, whether the owner of the right has ownership of title or
not.
real estate
Same as real property. Land and rights attached to the land.
barrister
in the United States, a fancy name for a lawyer or attorney; in Great Britain,
there is a two-tier bar made up of solicitors, who perform all legal tasks
except appearance in court, and barristers, who try cases
landlord
A land or building owner who has leased the land or building to another person.
order
In court, it is a formal written direction
given by a member of the judiciary.
loss
1) the value placed on injury or damages due to an accident caused by another's
negligence. The amount of monetary damages can be determined in a lawsuit. 2)
when expenses are greater than profits, the difference between money spent and
income.