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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
succession
The statutory rules of inheritance of a dead
person's estate when the property is not given by the terms of a will, also
called laws of "descent and distribution."
separation
married persons living apart, either informally
by one leaving the home or agreeing to "separate."
nullity
Something which may be treated as nothing.
punitive damages
Special and highly exceptional damages ordered
by a court against a defendant where the act or omission which caused the suit
was particularly heinous or malicious.
scienter
Latin for "having knowledge."
alienation
transfer of title to real property; does not apply to interests other than
title, such as a mortgage
champerty
An agreement between the party suing in a lawsuit and another person, usually an
attorney, who agrees to finance and carry the lawsuit in return for a percentage
of the recovery.
jail
1) to incarcerate or imprison 2) a type of prison, usually indicates holding on
a temporary basis; either awaiting arraignment, other findings, or detention for
a short determinate period of time
liability
Any legal obligation,either due now or at some time in the future.