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Most Popular Legal Definitions
legal aid
No-cost legal services to economically disfavored litigants.
opening statement
A lawyer's initial remarks at trial. Generally, it is directed at the judge or
jury to set out the theory behind their case.
precatory words
Words that express a wish or a desire rather
than a clear command.
charter
1) the act of an established body giving sanction or bestowing rights on an
individual or party, usually in writing 2) an enumerated privilege
change of circumstances
The principal reason for a court modifying (amending) an existing order for the
payment of alimony and/or child support. The change may be an increase or
decrease in the income of either the party obligated to pay or the ex-spouse
receiving payment, or the health, the employment, or needs of either party.
act of God
unpreventable natural catastrophe, such as; an earthquake, tidal wave, volcanic
eruption, hurricane, or tornado; an act of God is determined on two grounds: 1)
the extent of damage and chaos they wreak 2) the impingement on established
contracts, which often state that "acts of God" are admissible excuses for delay
or failure to fulfill a commitment; many insurance policies exempt coverage for
damage caused by acts of God.
limited power of attorney
A POA limited by a condition or term or in regards to a specific item or
property.
separation agreement
A private contract between separating spouses
resolving issues of joint, family, or marital property or assets, support and
child responsibilities.
words of limitation
Words in a conveyance or in a will which set the duration of an
estate.
adverse possession
means to acquire title to land through obvious occupancy of the land, while
claiming ownership for the period of years set by the law of the state where the
property exists