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Legal Definitions
The legal process uses highly specialized language and terms. Ask about their definitions in this category.
1,424 Questions
What does motion to amend mean?
You are asking the court to amend your response to the original complaint brought against you.
What is the legal definition of permanent structure?
There may be a statutory definition, or case law may have decided on one. You need to check the laws of your state. Otherwise it can be problematic but fences, trees, bushes, even sheds and such, are generally not considered permanent -- typically it is something requiring footings and/or a foundation and is depreciated as opposed to expensed off for tax purposes.
What is a self appointed law enforcer?
A vigilante is a self appointed enforcer of the law.
ADDED: or someone who could be a member of a Posse Comitatus.
What does to wit mean on quit claim deed?
That phrase can have several connotations:
- That is to say
- Namely
- To know
- The following comes to mind
- Specifically
- More precisely
- To clarify
If I am not wrong. It is a place where the police holds you. The place could be between the police station, the court house and the prison. It depends where the detention station is situated.
How do you define Force Majeure?
A "force majeure" (Latin superior force) is an external influence beyond one's control. In contract law, it is analogous to casus fortuitous (chance occurrences) or "acts of God" in that non-completion is caused by an occurrence outside the control of the contract parties.
What are the disadvantages of phytomining?
Bad growing season could wipe out an entire crop of metal-producting plants...
What does corpus mean in english?
It means body in English. It comes from Latin and is found in Spanish and Italian.
What does the word preliminary mean?
Preliminary stage means that a task is in a preparatory phase or in simple terms still a work in progress.
What does case adjudicated mean in a felony case?
In plain English it means that the final verdict or judgment has been rendered.
What is an economically active population?
The total population between the ages of 15 and 65 in any country, used in the calculation of dependent population
Social contract
What are the vitiating elements of valid a contract?
The vitiating factors or elements are misrepresentation, duress, undue influence and certain forms of mistake.
Usage: The person claimed that they were operating under a mistake of law and this vitiating factor allowed the person to rescind the contract.
What is the legal definition of obligation?
Anything that you have to do by law. To drive a car, by law you must have a license. It is a legal obligation. You are legally obliged to have a driving license to drive a car.
What are examples of defamation?
Defamation includes making false and derogatory accusations against someone, either directly or implicitly (innuendo). It includes such statements both when made orally (slander) and in writing (libel).
It is unlawful to publish defamatory statements, so it would be impossible to legally give real examples. However, since it is impossible to defame a fictional character, it would not be defamatory to say that Lord Greystoke was raised by apes, since that would be true, but it would be defamatory to say that he was a cannibal, since that is not only untrue but also derogatory (it would expose him to contempt or ridicule).
Why have tribunals been established?
The first recorded instances were in the days of the Roman Empire. So named because these hearings/trials were conducted in front of a Roman Tribune, a government official appointed by the Emperor.
What is the meaning of successor-in-interest?
A successor in interest is someone who follows another in owning or controlling property. They retain the same rights as the original owner. For example:
- Benjamin James purchased his home from Jane Seymour. James is Seymour's successor in interest.
- Bank of America assigned James's mortgage to Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is BOA's successor in interest.
A successor in interest is someone who follows another in owning or controlling property. They retain the same rights as the original owner. For example:
- Benjamin James purchased his home from Jane Seymour. James is Seymour's successor in interest.
- Bank of America assigned James's mortgage to Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is BOA's successor in interest.
A successor in interest is someone who follows another in owning or controlling property. They retain the same rights as the original owner. For example:
- Benjamin James purchased his home from Jane Seymour. James is Seymour's successor in interest.
- Bank of America assigned James's mortgage to Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is BOA's successor in interest.
A successor in interest is someone who follows another in owning or controlling property. They retain the same rights as the original owner. For example:
- Benjamin James purchased his home from Jane Seymour. James is Seymour's successor in interest.
- Bank of America assigned James's mortgage to Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is BOA's successor in interest.
What is the final decision of an arbitrator called?
The final decision of an arbitrator is called a ruling.
The final decision of an arbitrator is called an award.
it is a thing that are need for something that may exist by the Law.
What is the word autocratic supposed to mean?
a government where a person has unlimited authority over others, related to autocrat and autocracy
What is the meaning of the term mortgage?
United States
A mortgage is commonly understood to be a loan secured by real estate.
The more formal definition in a title theory state is as follows:
- A mortgage is an instrument used to convey title to real estate that is given as security for payment of a debt or the performance of a duty. (A mortgage is the instrument the borrower signs to pledge their real property and make it subject to the loan.)
The conveyance of title, although conditional, is the operational factor. The lender holds the legal title but the borrower has possession as long as they meet the terms of the loan. The mortgagor has the legal right to have the mortgage released upon the payment of the debt or fulfillment of the performance according to the stipulated terms. The mortgage must be recorded in the land records and constitutes an encumbrance on the title until the loan is paid and the mortgage is discharged by the mortgagee of record.
Contrast the operation of a mortgage in a lien theory state. The more formal definition is as follows:
- A lien against property that is granted to secure a debt or obligation that is extinguished upon the payment or performance according to the stipulated terms. (Title remains with the mortgagor.)
Some states use elements of both and some states use the deed of trust system which is not addressed here.
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Can a 16 year old bus a table where alcohol is served?
Whether a 16-year-old can bus a table where alcohol is served depends on local laws and regulations. In some places, minors are allowed to work in restaurants and serve non-alcoholic beverages, but they may be restricted from direct involvement with alcohol. It's important to check the specific labor laws in the jurisdiction in question, as they can vary widely. Additionally, individual establishments may have their own policies regarding minors working in areas where alcohol is present.
What are the rules of interpretation?
== == They are rules used by the courts to interpret the meaning of an Act.They are necessary because the meanings of an Act can be unclear, and these "rules" are used to make a judge's task of reaching a clear understanding of an Act, much easier.
There are four rules: # The literal rule # The Golden rule # The Mischief rule # The Purposive approach
