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FINAL HEARING

the hearing that will settle the case through a final decision.

FULL PARTICULARS

the insurance company statement that details all of the particulars of an accident.

FEIGNED ISSUE

a term given to the issue presented in equity court that does not have the jurisdiction to settle. It should be heard in court of common law.

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

a guarantee of the 1st and 14th amendment that gives people to the right to publish as they see fit.

FIXED BY LAW

This means something that is prescribed by a law that already exists.

FIRST PUBLICATION

This term applies to the copyright of an author to the publication of a manuscript and the date a copy first goes on sale.

FINAL SETTLEMENT

1. The agreement that ends matters between partners dissolving a partnership. 2. The settling of outstanding obligations.

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.

FAMILY LIFE CYCLE

An idea that tries to show the effect of time on a family through phases that are reflected in the income and consumption.

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