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Most Popular Legal Definitions
intestate
To die without a will.
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."
public policy
The principle that injury to the public good or
public order constitutes a basis for setting aside acts or
transactions.
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.
caveat
From Latin caveat for "let him beware." 1) A warning or caution. 2) A popular
term used by lawyers to point out that there may be a hidden problem or defect.
servant
the employee of an employer, technically one who works for a master.
in personam
Latin, regarding a person; a right, action,
judgment, or entitlement that is attached to a specific person.
affix
1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting
trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements;
affixed items are permanent and cannot be picked up and moved away 2) to sign or
seal, "affix a signature or a seal"
notice
1) Information, usually in writing in all legal proceedings, of all documents
filed, decisions, requests, motions, petitions, and upcoming dates. 2) A writing
informing a party to a contract, promissory note, lease, rental agreement or
other legal relationship of a delinquency in payment, default, intent to
foreclose. 3) information. 4) being informed of a fact, or should have known
based on the circumstances, as "he had notice that the roof was not
water-tight."
commission
formal group brought together to debate specific matters; usually meets on a
regular basis