Collision
accidental contact between two or more vehicles or ships which cause damage
Collusion
secretive agreement between two or more persons,
who seem to have conflicting interests, to abuse the law or the legal system,
deceive a court or to defraud a third party
Commercial Arbitration
arbitration of a dispute as to a trade transaction for the supply or exchange of
goods or services
Commission
formal group brought together to debate specific matters; usually meets on a
regular basis
Commodum Ex Injuria Sua Nemo Habere Debet
Latin, "A wrongdoer should not be enabled by law to take any advantage from his
actions."
Common Land
Land that is available for the use and enjoyment of all.
Common Law
judge-declared law; law which exists and applies to a group on the basis of
customs and legal precedents developed over hundreds of years in Britain
Common Law Relationship
two unmarried persons living together as though married
Comparative Negligence
a principle of tort law which looks at the negligence of the victim and which
may lead to either a reduction of the award against the defendant, proportionate
to the contribution of the victim's negligence, or which may even prevent an
award altogether if the victim's negligence, when compared with the defendant,
is equal to or greater in terms or contributing to the situation which caused
the injury or damage
Complaint
an issue or formal statement brought against another individual or party