Category: N

a Latin phrase for the situation where a jury decides the case in favour of one party but the judge reverses the jury’s decision.

the term that is sued when a person is made aware that they are to be involved in a law suit.

the name that is given to male child to natural and not adoptive parents.

This a Latin term that is the abbreviation for non culpabilis.

the term that describes a killing without any intent to kill but occurs when a person is acting in negligence.

the term that is given to the reckless behaviour that threatens a person or exposes a person to harm.

the term used to describe a positive statement that is made in a negative way.

a Latin phrase for there is nothing.

The name that is given to a minor who isn’t getting the care he is entitled to.

the name given to the award in favour of the plaintiff that shows his case was justified.

the material that is brought up by the defendant that is beyond the accusations of the plaintiff.

the name given to a person who acts for a child in the court room.

a clause found in a public contract with a private contractor where he is not allowed to discriminate when hiring employees.

the drawing of a cheque on a bank account that has not got the money to pay it.

this is the term that applies to a nuisance that exists all of the time and under all circumstances.

The term that is used to describe an emotional disorder with feelings of anxiety and compulsive behavior.

the name given to new material that has come to light after a trial has been conducted and could be the basis for a new trial.

a term that means that a thing is exempt from taxation and is therefore not taxable.

the term applied to a law suit that will annul a marriage. Also known a nullity suit.

the term that describes the condition where a person is lacking the essentials like food, clothing and shelter.