Category: R

the name of the trusts that are set up between a husband and a wife for each others benefit.

See fifth amendment.

1. Default in a lawsuit by not defending yourself. 2. To keep silent when you have been accused.

a principle that is considered by the courts when it is asked to issue an injunction.

a term used when all evidence has been presented and the court is left to consider the judgement.

These are the group of bills that impose the federal taxes. These bills originate in the House of Representatives.

a retaliation against a wrongful actor an unfriendly act.

a disposition by will of all of a deceased person’s estate that has not been specifically disposed of.

the name of a statute that forbids a price discrimination between those who bought the commodities of similar grade and quality where the effect of discrimination may diminish competition or to create

The term used when an oldest son inherits an estate and he is required to give a share to brothers and sisters.

See halfway house.

the name that is given to a bond that issued on the seizure of merchandise that is subject to conditions for is restoration to a defendant.

a principle that states a person who causes an injury may be held liable for the injuries sustained by a third person who comes in to help, or rescue, the injured party.

the name that is given to a trademark that has been recorded and registered with the US Patent Office.

a term that means to be careless and indifferent to the welfare of other people.

the phrase that means the same as a retroactive statute.

This si when the party who brought the witness to court questions them after a cross examination.

These are the heirs who are appointed to inherit an estate when an ancestor dies without a will.

See remainder, contingent.

A term that is used to describe a person who steals cattle.