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COMPENSATION CASE

the case where a worker claims that his accident or illness is a result of his employment and is entitled to compensation money.

CO-LITIGANT

This term is given to the person who joins someone else in the suing of a defendant.

CRIME OF PASSION

the name given to a crime that is committed under circumstances that involves the compelling emotion of the perpetrator.

CONSENT REFUSAL OF

This occurs when the next of kin refuses to give consent for medical treatment or intervention.

CLOSED SHOP CONTRACT

a contract where an employer hires union labour and all employees agree to be members while working there.

CRIMINAL INSANITY

a state of mental illness where a person is unable to determine between right and wrong and as a result will commit unlawful acts.

CROSS-REMAINDERS

the situation wherre land has been willed to 2 or more people and if one legatee dies the property goes to the other legatees.

CLEARANCE CARD

a written note given to an employee by the employer that says why he left the job and what competencies he is able to do. Then employee gives this note to the

CRIME OF OMISSION

an offense that is categorised by a person’s failing to perform an act that is required.

CONTENTIOUS

This term applies to something that can be contested or is argumentative.

CONSENT RESTRICTIONS ON

A term in medical jurisprudence where consent can’t be obtained from a minor or a person who cannot understand the request for consent or is under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

CRIMINAL

the name given to a person who has a committed a serious crime. The word can also mean wicked.

COLLATION OF ADVANCEMENTS

This occurs when the assets of an estate are grouped together where there is no will pertaining to the distribution of assets.

CHANGE OF TITLE

This involves the transfer of title from one person to another with the purchaser assuming the title.

CONTRACT WITH SPECIALIST

This occurs when a patient has agreed to undergo a medical or surgical procedure and has agreed to the fee to be paid.

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

This certificate is made out by the clerk of a court that states that a document or affidavit conforms to the law.

CONSPICUOUS PLACE

the term that is given to the place that something can be seen so it can be observed and easily seen by interested and disinterested parties.

CORNERING THE MARKET

This term is applied when the majority of a particular commodity is bought on the market and is then sold for a higher price.

CONTRADICTION OF WITNESS

This term is applied when the evidence presented disproves or is contrary to the testimony of a witness.

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