Category: D

the term that applies to the buying and selling of something.

This means to give a fair consideration to and give sufficient attention to all of the facts.

This occurs when a patient releases themselves from hospital against the wishes of their physician.

This term applies to deducting interest on the loan before it is given. The loan document is called a commercial paper.

the bankrupt is released from his debts after the creditors have been paid from his remaining assets.

This means to make known or to reveal something.

the term that is given to a jury that is unabke to come to a decision.

These are the damages that are greater than the loss but is not able to be measured because the wrong was aggravated by violence or fraud.

a Latin phrase where the right of one partner is to approve or disapprove of a new partner.

the decree that orders the rival claimants in a suit to litigate between themselves and determine who is entitled to claim.

the court of appeals refusal to hear and try a case already decided in a lower court.

the agreement that is reached between a husband and wife about disposing of joint property.

The term applied to a capital punishment for a crime that will be carried out by the state. Cf., How Long Is a Life Sentence?

the immunity that is given to representatives of foreign countries when they may break certain rules and regulations while working in this country.

This term applies to real evidence that doesn’t depend on a testimony as it can be seen by the jury and the court.

a term used to deny someone the equal protection of the laws and to treat al people the same.

This where a jury is released after the ending of a trial. The jury can also be released due to a mistrial.

a term that means to pay out or to expend.

a special tax deduction that is given to the owners of mineral deposits.

These are the damages that are to be anticipated sometime in the future from acts that are similar to that of the negligent party.