Category: C

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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