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FRIVOLOUS ACTION

the term that describes a law suit that is not legally tenable and as such is worthless.

FRAUD ORDER

an order given by the post master general to return mail to the sender who is using mail to defraud.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

a guarantee of the 1st and 14th amendment giving people the right o speak without any restriction from the government.

FILING A CLAIM

This term means to present a written statement of a request for damages or relief.

FILING DATE

This term applies to the date that a claim or demand must be filed or presented.

FREE SHAREHOLDERS

These are the people owning stock in a building and loan association that are not borrowers.

FRIENDLY MERGER

the merger of businesses that is not to be contested by any of the businesses involved.

FULL PARDON

the term used when a total pardon has been given and the person who was guilty is restored as if he had never committed an offense.

FIXING A JURY

an unlawful attempt in trying to influence a juror or jurors.

FORSWORN

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

FILING A BRIEF

This involves presenting to court the written statement that explains a case to a judge.

FORUM NON CONVENIENS

a Latin phrase where a court with the authority to try a case decides to turn the matter over to another court.

FEE SIMPLE

the term applying to the total ownership of land and all of the buildings on it.

FOREIGN EXTRADITION

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

FAIR TRIAL

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

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