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Most Popular Legal Definitions
case system
The method of studying law generally used in American law schools, in which
students read, outline, discuss and hear lectures about the cases. Each case
presented stands for a particular rule of law in the subject matter covered and
is contained in "casebooks" on particular topics.
swear
1) to declare under oath that one will tell the truth. 2) to administer an oath
to a witness that he or she will tell the truth. 3) to install into office by
administering an oath. 4) to use profanity.
promissory estoppel
A promise made that the contract will not be
enforced in whole or in part and which prevents subsequent proceedings to
enforce the contract against the person who relied on the promise.
unalienable
something that is unchangeable or not otherwise transferable; intrinsic; as in
unalienable rights
pen register
An electronic surveillance device which attaches
to a phone line and registers every number dialed from a specific
telephone.
sum certain
A specific amount stated in a contract or
negotiable instruments at the time the document is written.
trustee
a person a entity who holds the assets of a
trustee for the benefit of the beneficiaries and manages the trust and its
assets under the terms of the trust stated in the declaration of trust which
created it.
words of limitation
Words in a conveyance or in a will which set the duration of an
estate.
accused
person charged with a crime.
proof in solemn form
The pronouncement by a court that a will is
formally approved and not subject to later contest, with the exception of fraud
or a later will.