BENCH TRIAL
the trial where the judge will find the facts and also apply the law instead of letting a jury decide the law.
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the trial where the judge will find the facts and also apply the law instead of letting a jury decide the law.
a term that means a thing is difficult to believe such as improbable testimony or alibi.
a term that is used for double and triple of damages to be awarded. See punitive damages.
This means depending on something else, is likely to happen or is happening in addition to another event.
This term applies to something that is convincing, compelling and appeals to reason.
These are applied to drafts, notes and cheques and other securities of high quality that causes them to be treated by the banks that same as cash.
term for immoral or dishonest and dishonourable conduct that violates a profession’s code of ethics.
the theory that if you back out of an agreement you must see to it that the other party does not suffer from it.
This term is applied to the earnings an injured would have made if he had not have been injured.
This variance will mislead a defendant in the preparing and the pursuit of his defence in a manner that will be adequate.
the name that is given to employees who work on privately owned ships.
equity practice that deals with the fairness and rights of the law rather than the written statutes of the law.
a word that means to be concerned, eager to carry out a responsible act, untiring
evidence that does not appear in a contract or written document but has a bearing on an issue.
This term means to enter a person’s property by force and against the occupants wishes.
the term that is applied to the peaceable entry onto land without using force of any kind.
a term where evidence is presented in a law suit.
a trust where a trustee does not have any role to play.
a term when a witness is questioned again after being cross examined by an opposing attorney.
This term applies to any evidence that is obtained without a warrant or permission.