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a Latin phrase for the return of a sheriff’s writ or summons when the person cannot be found.
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a Latin phrase for the return of a sheriff’s writ or summons when the person cannot be found.
a term that is used to describe negligence that was on purpose or that which a reasonable person wouldn’t do.
the term used in defence of real estate action where a defendant denies he is the tenant.
the term given to a trial with only a judge and no jury.
the term that is applied to discussions that lead to the conclusion of an agreement or a transaction.
the name of the notice that is given to property owners to appear in court to say why the property shouldn’t be forfeited.
the term used for the regulations and the rules that govern the people who are in the navy.
a term that describes the situation where the plaintiff has not exercised due care and has contributed to the accident.
a Latin phrase that is the defence where the defendant claims he has not committed a wrong
a Latin phrase for a trial that was originally heard by a judge and jury that is different from a trial conducted on appeal.
term given to a group of drugs that includes morphine and heroin that reduce pain and produce sleep or stupor.
The name given to a notice that is given personally, either in writing or spoken directly to the person involved in the legal matter.
the code governing medical research on people.1. Subject must consent voluntarily. 2. The experiment should yield fruitful results. 3. The experiment should be done on animals first. 4. No physical or mental
the term for negligence that could have been avoided if the person had exercised due care.
the term that is given to the defence that raises no issue of the facts in the case.
the term used ofr the negligence where both the defendant and the plaintiff contribute to the injury.
This is the term used to describe a person who fails to support those he is obliged to support.
this is the term given to a notice that conforms to all of the requirements of the law.
the name given to the people who have been included in a suit because there presence is required.
a Latin phrase for no one is above the law.
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