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NON EST

a Latin phrase for the return of a sheriff’s writ or summons when the person cannot be found.

NEGLIGENCE CULPABLE

a term that is used to describe negligence that was on purpose or that which a reasonable person wouldn’t do.

NONTENURE

the term used in defence of real estate action where a defendant denies he is the tenant.

NEGOTIATIONS

the term that is applied to discussions that lead to the conclusion of an agreement or a transaction.

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

the name of the notice that is given to property owners to appear in court to say why the property shouldn’t be forfeited.

NAVAL LAW

the term used for the regulations and the rules that govern the people who are in the navy.

NEGLIGENCE CONTRIBUTORY

a term that describes the situation where the plaintiff has not exercised due care and has contributed to the accident.

NUL TORT

a Latin phrase that is the defence where the defendant claims he has not committed a wrong

NISI PRIUS

a Latin phrase for a trial that was originally heard by a judge and jury that is different from a trial conducted on appeal.

NARCOTICS

term given to a group of drugs that includes morphine and heroin that reduce pain and produce sleep or stupor.

NOTICE PERSONAL

The name given to a notice that is given personally, either in writing or spoken directly to the person involved in the legal matter.

NUREMBERG CODE OF ETHICS

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

NEGLIGENCE ORDINARY

the term for negligence that could have been avoided if the person had exercised due care.

NONISSUABLE PLEA

the term that is given to the defence that raises no issue of the facts in the case.

NEGLIGENCE CONCURRENT

the term used ofr the negligence where both the defendant and the plaintiff contribute to the injury.

NONSUPPORT

This is the term used to describe a person who fails to support those he is obliged to support.

NOTICE LEGAL

this is the term given to a notice that conforms to all of the requirements of the law.

NOMINAL PARTIES

the name given to the people who have been included in a suit because there presence is required.

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