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WANTON ACT

an act without regard to any other person and their safety and welfare.

WITNESS ADVERSE

the name given to a witness whom is unfavourable to the person who is questioning them and will give testimony to favour the opposite side.

WITHOUT FAULT

a term describing liability for injuries that are the result of taking part in inherently dangerous activities.

WAGNER ACT

the name given to a National Labour Relations Act that gives workers to right to form unions and to collectively bargain with employers.

WARRANT SEARCH

written order from a court that allows a search of a premises to be conducted.

WELSH

a term that means to go back on your word that you have given.

WANTON NEGLIGENCE

The reckless disregard in exercising due care and regard for the welfare of other people. See negligence.

WANT OF CONSIDERATION

a term applied to a transaction where no money, property or goods were intended to pass from one party to another party.

WARRANTY GENERAL

a written statement in a deed that the buyer of a property is entitled to accept the property’s title and the seller will defend the title against a person trying to upset

WRIT OF RIGHT A

a formal written document that si issued as a matter of course or as a matter of right.

WAIVE

This means to relinquish or to give up a right, benefit or privilege and implies that the person knows what he is doing.

WAIVER OF IMMUNITY

A voluntary relinquishment by a witness to his right to refuse to give evidence that may incriminate him. A waiver of the 5th amendment.

WASTING TRUST

the name that is given to a trust where the trustee can use some of the principle if there is not enough income.

WILLFUL TORT

an intentional wrong that is committed with the wish to harm another person.

WILLS RECIPROCAL

a term given to the wills of 2 or more people having made that will benefit the other will makers. It is similar to a joint will.

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