Category: C

The term applied to the support and control of a child that is determined by the court when the parents of the child are divorced or separated. See also, Common Reasons Grandparents

This term means that it is unlawful or is in violation of a legal regulation or a legal statute.

the term that is given to a man who is cohabiting and living with a woman who have not been joined by marriage. See common-law wife.

the interest that applies to all of the parties that embarking upon or engaged in a common enterprise.

The term used when a witness is examined by the opposing party in the suit before the court. See,

the term given to communication that is given in confidence.

the name given when a man’s wife has been or is unfaithful to him.

the name given to the situation where the plaintiff and the defendant both contributed to the injury that is seeking damages.

the term that is given to a wound that is caused by an illegal attack on another person’s body.

This term is given to the obligation that can be enforced through a civil suit or action in a court.

These are the consent forms that a person will read and then sign when they agree to the terms of the procedure.

In medical jurisprudence it is the consent that a spouse can give for medical treatment if the patient is unable to do so.

Any misconduct that is forgiven even though the transgression could be grounds for a divorce.

a slang term used to describe a policeman or police officer.

the fair market value of something that can be sold for free in an open market for cash.

the statement of the alleged offense that brings a person to court. Also the judges instruction to the jury.

This term is applied to the often violent and inhuman behaviour that an adult shows toward a child.

where the consent of a minor is taken in an emergency and when no next of kin can be found in time.

An opinion that is given by another authority that is in agreeance and upholds the opinion of the first authority.

the highest court that can be approached and whose decision is final and no appeal can be taken against.