Category: T

a rule in some states where the death penalty is used that at least 2 or more witnesses need to testify to a persons guilt.

See precatory trust.

a clear and definite trust that differs from an implied or a constructive trust.

a mortgage that is the subject to the first and second mortgage.

situation where the defendant has the case tried even though the plaintiff has not pursued the charges made.

the answer that a defendant files during a trial for an additional plea that has come out of the case.

the term that is used to describe land that is inundated by water as the tide comes and is uncovered when the tide turns and goes out.

an agreement of a grand jury with a prosecuting attorney that an indictment needs to be made against the accused person. “true bill” is stamped on the document.

a slang term for serving time in jail.

used to describe a title that has a defect on its face and the title itself may not have a defect.

See State’s evidence.

a controversy over working conditions and wages that is between the employees and the employer.

This term is given to a recognisable name , marking or term that a company can by law use to identify itself and its products. See infringement of trademark.

a Latin phrase for the suit for recovering damages from a person who has taken land or property that is not his.

the term applied to an appeals court with 3 judges sitting on one case.

the term that means namely or that is to say.

the term applied to the disposing of property as a gift after the person making the will has died.

a Latin term for total.

a trial with an impartial judge and jury where all of the evidence is heard before a verdict is reached.

See stealing.