Category: M

this is the term that is given to the written note that details point where people agree on.

a term that is used for double and triple of damages to be awarded. See punitive damages.

the term that describes a person’s personal property or belongings or their personal estate.

the term that applies to the holding of a second job by a public employee who is supposed to work his job full time.

an expression used by the plaintiff claiming he has given money to the defendant who should return it.

the term that is applied to the degree of certainty that will justify a conclusion.

used when the matter goes to the essence of the issue as opposed to the form which deals with the technical aspects only.

the term given to an account where the transactions are between 2 people u til a time when debts and credits are balanced.

the name that is given to employees who work on privately owned ships.

phrase that is sued to describe the error made in identifying a person.

the name taht is given to the law that deals with matters of conscious and the concepts of proper and acdepted behaviour.

having thoughts about the contract but not expressing them and may be used as an excuse not to carry out all of the contract.

a term that describes the disorder of the mind that could be of emotional or physical origin.

a term applying yo a mechanical device that is used in order to trap any trespasses on property.

This term applies to an arrest that is made intentionally on the basis of a false charge.

a term that means to exert extreme pressure on a person to make them do or not do a thing.

a phrase used to describe an issue that is undecided and can be answered by applying the law to the facts.

A term applied to people who are living together as if married but for one reason or other are unable to be legally married.

the term given to the buy and sell orders that make a wash sale.

This term applies to a divorce decree got in Mexico where it is easier than in the US. Not all states will recognise one.