BAD FAITH CAUSE OF ACTION
a law suit that is based on an assumption that the opposing parties conduct showed reckless disregard of the suitor’s right and was unreasonable.
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a law suit that is based on an assumption that the opposing parties conduct showed reckless disregard of the suitor’s right and was unreasonable.
the court that has jurisdiction over bankruptcy proceedings.
the person who is the representative of a labour union who hears the worker’s grievances.
the exception to a rule that bars the introduction of hearsay evidence in law suits.
This term applies to illegally entering any premises with the intention of stealing.
the person who is appointed by a sheriff who will perform acts such as serving summonses, subpoenas etc.
an arbitration where the arbitrating parties must accept all of the findings and decisions of the arbitrator or arbitrators.
the term that applies to the creditor who has taken a bond in order to secure his debt.
This involves the sale of a business or the part of a business is sold for money which will be a fraudulent sale if the creditors are not paid from the proceeds.
This term applies to an installment loan with interest that provides for a larger final payment that is known as the balloon payment.
The question is to balance the relief given to the plaintiff against the injury that will be done to the defendant. TLD Example: The court weighed the balance of convenience and opted not
the term that applies to someone who has property delivered to them in trust for another person. He will get compensated for doing this.
the instruction by a judge to the jury that they are bound by existing laws in their deliberations and in their ultimate verdict.
a dangerous weapon or a club made of a heavy wood that sometimes has lead at its centre.
specially selected jury that is composed of well qualified people.
an organisation that is composed of attorneys.
International matters. Where a country wants to protect itself against a country or countries that may attack it by making alliances with a friendly country.
the term given to a person who looks on but has nothing to do with the activity that is in progress.
This means in accordance with the fundamental principles of justice and is in conformity with the usual judicial proceedings. Se due process of law.
a federal law that assumes jurisdiction over any crimes committed against a national or federal bank.
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