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POWERS IMPLIED

the power of a public official that exists due to the duties he performs.

PLACE OF CONTRACT

a term that is used for the geographic location where an agreement is concluded.

PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY

a right afforded under the constitution for people to meat peacefully and discuss important matters.

PARTNERSHIP PARTICULAR

The term that is given for a joint partnership that is formed for the purpose to conduct one transaction.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

the enquiry by a court to see if a crime has really been committed and if a certain person has committed the crime.

PERMANENT RECEIVERSHIP

a term used when the administration and management of a business is taken over after a court judgement. It is not there for temporary relief.

PROCESS JUDICIAL

1. A summons or court order telling a defendant of the actions against him and compelling him to appear in court. 2. All of a court’s acts from the start to the

PEACE BOND

the name that is given to a bond that is given by a person to the court promising that he won’t violate the law and the will keep the peace.

PROCESS LEGAL

the term that is given for a court order, a writ or a warrant.

PLEA SHAM

the term for a false plea or a plea that has been worded to deceive and entrap.

PRIOR LIEN

a lien that has a priority over other liens where there is more than one lien.

PROCESS SERVER

the name that is given to the person who hands over a summons or a subpoenas.

PLEA NEGATIVE

a plea that will deny the substantial charges and specify a fact that will make the position of the plaintiff untenable.

PRECATORY TRUST

a trust that is created with the words to entreaty such as “wish and request” rather than command and direct.

PALIMONY

a term similar to alimony and support that is paid to a partner in a dissolved unmarried relationship. Applies to partners of opposite or the same sex.

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