Non Joinder
the omission of a plaintiff of defendant from a legal proceeding who should have
been included
Non Sequitur
Latin, "it does not follow." The term usually means that a conclusion does not
logically follow from the facts or law.
Non-profit
Operated as nearly as possible at cost; an organization not seeking profit and
which does not disgorge excess income to its members
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.
Nonfeasance
Not doing something that a person should be doing.
Not Guilty
innocent; a general plea made in response to a charge
Notary
A legal officer with specific judicial authority to attest to legal documents
usually with an official seal.
Notice
1) Information, usually in writing in all legal proceedings, of all documents
filed, decisions, requests, motions, petitions, and upcoming dates. 2) A writing
informing a party to a contract, promissory note, lease, rental agreement or
other legal relationship of a delinquency in payment, default, intent to
foreclose. 3) information. 4) being informed of a fact, or should have known
based on the circumstances, as "he had notice that the roof was not
water-tight."
Notional Severance
Reading down a contractual provision so as to
make it legal and enforceable.
Notorious Possession
Occupation of real property or holding personal property in a way which anyone
can observe is as if the person is the owner.