Category: F

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

This term applies to knowing a person through frequent contact and does not apply an intimacy.

This term is given to a person sets fires deliberately, a pyromaniac and the committer of arson.

This term applies to the net value of a person’s assets and property after his liabilities and debts have been taken away.

These are the name given to the various kinds of suits that are brought to common law.

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

the term given to the decision that will settle a matter.

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

These are the additional instructions that are given to the jury by a judge after they have begun deliberating a case.

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

abbreviated to FDIC and is an agency of the US government that insures solvency of banks and their deposits.

the term given to a person who visits a place on a regular basis. He is not a trespasser.

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

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

used to describe a property that borders or adjoins to another property.

This phrase refers to the trial court where a case was tried first.

the term given to an adult who will rear another person’s child.

This term applies to the complete payment of any obligations, debts and claims where outstanding issue are terminated.

a term used for a legal that is recognised as being sufficient by law.

the ability we have to travel a highway or a road without being hindered.