POLITICAL PROCESS
the method used where the candidates for a public office are nominated and then elected.
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the method used where the candidates for a public office are nominated and then elected.
1. The assumption that one person has survived another when they both died in the same accident. 2. The assumption that a person is still alive even though no one has heard
a boycott that is carried against an alleged offender such as against a shop giving bad customer service.
a court procedure where a lower court’s decision is appealed to a higher court.
name that is given to a federal court that is established in order to review customs and the decisions of courts.
the name given to a life insurance policy where no more premiums need to be paid. See insurance, life.
a term that is applied to the person who has been designated formally as a person engaged in a suit or in an appeal.
a plea that brings new material for the defence.
the term that is applied to the court where wills are to be filed. A probate court.
a term that is used for a silent partner who isn’t widely known as a partner in a business. See partner, silent.
term used for a verdict in a criminal case that only acts on some of the charges that have been made against the defendant.
the term that is applied to all of the people who have an interest in a law suit.
the assumption used when a person is thought to be dead based on them not being seen in many years. See legally dead.
the term that is applied to the anticipated earnings of a person or there future earnings.
This means to date a contract or document earlier than the date is was signed and notarised.
another term for a person’s or businesses financial condition.
a term that is used to describe land that is able to be divided or partitioned.
the term for the exclusive of your own property with the claim to it.
a plea made on the merits of an issue between 2 parties.
a term that applies to the regulations that have been adopted by the legislative body in order to control meetings.
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