Category: D

A law in some states where a widow has the right to one-third of her husband’s land.

the term meaning the uncontrollable addiction to alcohol or a mental illness featuring habitual intoxication.

the written agreement where both parties will agree to do certain actions.

This term is given to a company that functions as a legal enterprise but really has nor purpose at all in the corporation.

a term with several meanings used to describe sensual acts that are in excess of normal behaviour.

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

This the money that is awarded to the complainant that is equal to the actual injury or loss. See damages, compensatory.

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

This term applies when a divorced or separated couple share the custody of any children.

a phrase in a will, that shows the transfer of title and property to an heir.

the written statement that is attested under oath and is presented before a trial starts.

a consideration that is used to determine the degree of a sentence.

term that relates to a very harsh or severe law.

This term describes a debt that is due and is payable on demand.

a Latin phrase that means of a trifling consequence and a matter that is so small that the court does not wish to even consider it.

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

the judgement of the court that gives it the privilege to decide issues where there are no governing legal rulings.

the action that takes place in a juvenile court when a child is placed under the court’s jurisdiction.

the court action that is based on the criminal conduct of the defendant against the plaintiff where the plaintiff seeks recompense for injuries.

This used to describe a plea combining 2 or more grounds of action to gain a single decision.