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Most Popular Legal Definitions
endorsement
The signature or instructions placed on the
reverse of a commercial document, for the purpose of assigning the interest
therein to another
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.
mediation
A neutral facilitator who assists the parties to a dispute in communicating and
negotiating a settlement.
vendor
A seller, particularly of real property.
common law
judge-declared law; law which exists and applies to a group on the basis of
customs and legal precedents developed over hundreds of years in Britain
autopsy
post-mortem evaluation of a deceased body
accounts receivable
the amount of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or
clients.
martial law
The suspension of regular government and habeas corpus or the reliance of
military law enforcement.
garnishment
The seizing of a person's property, credit or salary on the basis of a law which
allows it in order to pay off a debt.
arraign
to bring a criminal defendant before the court, at which time the charges are
presented to them, the opportunity to enter a plea is given, a determination of
whether the party has a lawyer is made, if necessary settling the amount of
bail, and future appearances are scheduled