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Most Popular Legal Definitions
testator
The signatory of a valid will.
admission to bail
order of a court in a criminal case allowing the defendant to be freed pending
trial if he/she posts bail in an amount set by the court; although the U.S.
Constitution guarantees the right to bail, in extreme cases (murder, rape, or
treason) the court is not required to admit a prisoner to bail of any amount due
to the likelihood of the defendant fleeing the area or causing greater harm
stay of execution
an order that temporarily holds the execution of a court judgment; either
administered for a set time period or until further consideration by the
court
adequate remedy
a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a court or through private action
which afford "complete" satisfaction, and is "practical, efficient and
appropriate" in the circumstances
warranty
A guarantee given on the performance of a product.
argumentative
generally refers to the characterization of a
question asked by the opposing attorney which does not really seek information
but challenges the truthfulness or credibility of the witness
maladministration
Abuse of power by public officers
as is
description of a condition in a sales contract in which the buyer agrees to take
the property without right to complain if it is faulty
deed
written and signed document which sets out the
things that have to be done or recognitions of the parties towards a certain
object
pro rata
Latin, to divide proportionate to a certain rate
or interest.