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Most Popular Legal Definitions
Bill of Rights
the first ten amendments to the federal Constitution
equity
A branch of English law which developed hundreds of years ago when litigants
would go to the King and complain of harsh or inflexible rules of common law
which prevented justice from prevailing
summons
a document issued by the court at the time a lawsuit is filed, stating the name
of both plaintiff and defendant, the title and file number of the case, the
court and its address, the name and address of the plaintiff's attorney, and
instructions as to the need to file a response to the complaint within a certain
time.
incest
The crime of sexual contact with a blood relative usually including a parent,
child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild.
class action
A lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf of themselves and a larger group
of people "who are similarly situated."
probate
The formal certificate given by a court that
certifies that a will, from that point on, the executor has the legal authority
to execute the will.
ransom
Money paid to have a kidnapped person released.
consign
to leave an item of property in the custody of another
lemon laws
state laws the ensure a certain degree of quality to consumers when purchasing a
car; generally, if repairs can not be made within a specific time constraint,
the consumer is to be refunded or compensated for original purchase price
limited partnership
A partnership with at least one general partner and a limited partner.