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Most Popular Legal Definitions
conflict of interests
situation where someone has personal interests
in a matter that requires total objectivity or separation, or two competing
interests
manslaughter
Unlawful killing of a human being without malice.
perpetuating testimony
The recording of evidence when it is feared that
the person with that evidence may soon die or disappear and that this person's
evidence, if recorded, could then be used in the future to prevent a possible
injustice or to support a future claim of property.
acceptance of service
agreement by a defendant, or their attorney, in a legal action to accept a
complaint or other petition without having the sheriff or process server
physically appear; the agreement of "acceptance of service" must be in writing
federal court
courts under the jurisdiction of US law; separated into district courts, court
of appeals, and the Supreme Court
crimen omnia ex se nata vitiat
Latin, "property obtained by crime is
tainted"
vested
Referring to having an absolute right or title,
when previously the holder of the right or title only had an
expectation.
separation
married persons living apart, either informally
by one leaving the home or agreeing to "separate."
non-suit
A ruling by the judge in a lawsuit that terminates the trial at that point and
results in a dismissal of the plaintiff's case and judgment for the defendant.
rependum
The formal name of the part of a lease which sets out the amount of rent and when
it is due.