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a term from the 1960’s meaning to cohabit and have a sexual relationship without being married to each other.

the term given when a false statement has been made by a person under oath.

another term for something that is outrageously prejudiced.

the authority to hear and try a case from beyond your own borders.

The price of stock that is determined by evaluating the assets of a corporation minus its liabilities.

This term applies when a n untrue statement is sworn to be a true statement.

a trial where the rights of the defendant is safeguarded by an impartial judge and jury deciding the matter.

This involves the surrender of a fugitive from a country to another where he will be tried.

The federal law that requires information be given to the public.

a phrase often used in a plaintiff’s case in the opening statement.

the term given to a trial in the presence of an impartial judge and jury. See fiar and impartial trial.

an agreement in a family where decisions of inheritance is decided.

This term applies to the authority to hear, try and decide a case.

the term that describes the exporting and importing of goods between countries.

This term is applied to perjury when lies are found in an affidavit.

This involves completing a contract or an agreement where all obligations have been fulfilled.

the term used to describe the price that a property would bring if it is sold in an open and free market.

This abbreviated to the FBI and is a bureau dealing with the investigation into maintaining and dealing with internal security of the USA.

an agreement to how the assets of an estate will be distributed without the family going to court for a decision.

This term is used when a person transfers title to another person so creditors won’t be able to collect a debt.