Category: C

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 clause that denotes the transfer of a title, obligation, right or estate from one person to another person.

This the term that describes a major crime like treason or felony where a severe term of jail may be imposed.

This term is applied to a celebrated case that attracts an unusual amount of public attention due to the people involved.

a common term for a thief, forger, conman or swindler.

This term applies to the person who joinsother people in a business enterprise and will share any risks of the venture.

term that is applied to something that is complete or justifiable against other claims and is the opposite of inchoate.

This found in maritime law and is the provision in an insurance policy that covers the possibility of a collision of the insured vessel and another vessel.

a legal term that is applied to an unmarried female who has yet to experience sexual intercourse.

This term deals with routine treatment where surgical and medical treatment cannot be given to a minor without the consent of a parent, next of kin or a guardian.

This term applies to the deduction of union dues from a persons wages that are collected and then given to the union concerned.

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.

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.

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.