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a term used for the conditional clause in a contract.

a term that means to partially release from an obligation.

the term that is given to a conditional refusal to hand over property that should be legally handed over. The refusal can be due to a lien.

the term used for a juror who is qualified and able o be on a jury due to sound mind, lacking prejudice, living in the area, etc.

a court proceeding to remove a cloud from a property title. See cloud on title.

the term that describes a person’s attributes that are needed for a certain job or position.

a Latin phrase that means that the 2 things that appear to be different on the surface are actually the same matter.

a term that means the result of division.

a Latin term for the legal action to collect a penalty through supplied information.

This describes an area of land that is usually 160 acres.

The name for a negligent, careless yet lawfully created nuisance that may cause an injury.

the term that describes a person who fulfills all of the qualifications that are needed to vote.

the description of a question that is able to be answered with a yes or a no.

a term for a semi-denial or an inadequate denying of the charges.

a suit brought about to obtain a determination as to the title of a certain piece of property.

Latin term applied to the action based on a claim for money damages where a defendant’s property is subject to jurisdiction of the court.

a valid disclaimer of an interest in a property that is subject to gift band estate tax.

a matter that will be decided in a court of law.

a term applied to an admission that has inconsistent statements.

a question asked of a witness by the attorney that suggests the answer to be given.