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Most Popular Legal Definitions
res gestae
Latin, things done. Used mostly in criminal
cases to allow hearsay if the alleged statement is overheard during the
excitement of the litigated event.
battery
the intentional striking of someone, with intent to harm, or in a "rude and
insolent manner," even if the injury is slight; negligent or careless
unintentional contact is not battery no matter how great the harm; battery is a
crime and also the basis for a lawsuit as a civil wrong if there is damage
criminal conversation
criminal conversation: synonymous with
adultery
agency
relationship of a person (called the agent) who acts on behalf of another
person, company, or government known as the principal
bill of lading
receipt obtained by the shipper of goods from
the carrier (trucking company, railroad, ship or air freighter) for shipment to
a particular buyer; it is a contract protecting the shipper by guaranteeing
payment and satisfies the carrier that the recipient has proof of the right to
the goods
lex situs
Latin, a conflict of law rule that selects the applicable law based on the
location of something
K
The shorthand symbol for "contract" used by lawyers and law students.
devise
transfer or conveyance of real property by will
will
A written statement, usually signed, made by an
individual, which directs the distribution of their property when they
die.
habitual offender
A person who is convicted and sentenced for crimes over a period of time and
despite incarceration demonstrates a propensity towards future criminal conduct.