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A combination of letters and numbers that identifies the vehicle’s make, model, and year. Usually found on the dashboard, vehicle registration, or title.

the proof of a fact that is based on the proof of the circumstances surrounding it.

the term that describes the private feud that is often associated with violence and a desire to revenge a wrong.

the verdict that declares a defendant not guilty of the crime he was charged with. See not guilty.

a contract that is spoken and is not written down. See oral contract; verbal agreement.

the value of a property if the owner wanted to sell it to a buyer willing to buy it.

See fair and reasonable market value.

This means to record a person’s voice for the purpose of identification.

the verdict that declares a defendant guilty of the crime he was charged with.

the name used to describe a death that is not natural or a death this caused by an accident or the actions of another person.

the value of an estate after all of the claims have been paid.

See value, fair.

a term that applies to the request by a debtor for him to be declared bankrupt.

the verdict that finds a person guilty but also mentally incompetent.

this is a term given to the changing of a venue where a trial will be held because the new location is better for a fair trial.

the value that a seller will sell an item for a and a value the buyer is willing to pay.

an act to infringe on a copyright where you have no permission to do so. See infringement of copyright.

a rule in building contracts where an owner is entitled to the difference in value between what is built and what should have been built.

applied to a verdict that isn’t in line with the principles of justice.

when a person fails to follow the instruction of the court when they are paroled.