What Is Jury Nullification?
Jurors not only can determine whether someone is innocent or guilty of a crime, but they also have the power to determine whether the law under which an individual is being prosecuted
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Criminal Procedure (Investigations)
Exclusionary Rule 1) Evidence 2) collected or analyzed 3) in violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights is sometimes inadmissible for a criminal prosecution in a court of law 4) in order to deter future 4th Amendment violation. – Good-Faith Exception: “When the police act with
Contracts I (Contract Law and Theory)
Contracts Outline Contracts What is a Promise? Contract – A contract is a promise or a set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy, or the performance
The 9 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Last Wills And Testaments
Estate planning and the role of last wills and testaments are a popular topic of conversation among members of the baby-boom generation. You might think you know a lot about last wills
Eleven Types of Legal Motions in U.S. Law
For a court to take most actions on an issue that is in dispute, either party in a case must ask the court to decide on that issue. When a plaintiff, prosecutor,
How To Report Immigration Marriage Fraud
Unfortunately, some immigrants try to cheat the system in order to gain entry into the United States. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) appreciates whistleblowers who report fraud. Here is
How to Give Someone a Power of Attorney
There are several reasons why getting a power of attorney (POA) may be necessary. Whether your health is declining or you plan to travel for an extended period of time, appointing a
UNCONSCIONABILITY
Degree of unreasonableness and unfairness of a contract or deal prompting a court to modify or nullify it.
UNCONSCIONABILITY DOCTRINE
Legal principle where a court will modify or nullify conditions of contract placing one party at the other’s mercy.
How Soon After a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Is Dismissed Will Creditors Begin Calling?
Some attempts to file bankruptcy end unsuccessfully. In fact, bankruptcy judges routinely dismiss Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions for several common reasons. To avoid a costly and time-consuming mistake, familiarize yourself with these
ABROGATE
1. To nullify an contract by means of mutual agreement. 2. To officially abolish a law.
RESCIND
To abrogate, annul, avoid, or cancel a contract; particularly, nullifying a contract by the act of a party. See Powell v. Linde Co., 29 Misc. Rep. 419, GO N. Y. Supp. 1044
