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CONSPICUOUS PLACE

the term that is given to the place that something can be seen so it can be observed and easily seen by interested and disinterested parties.

VERDICT ESTOPPEL BY

a verdict that is barred as the same issues have already been settled between the same parties in an earlier suit.

ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT

This an arrest that is carried out by a peace officer or a private citizen where there is certainty or absolute certainty that a particular crime has been committed.

SECOND-DEGREE MURDER

the term for a homicide that is not associated with malice or any premeditation but is still from a result of causing harm. It is a more serious crime than manslaughter.

AGAINST THE EVIDENCE

contrary to the evidence given. The verdict will not be supported by any evidence given.

PUNISHMENT CUMULATIVE

the term that is used to describe the punishment for a preson who has committed the same crime on many occassions and is said to be a habitual criminal.

PURE ACCIDENT

an accident that has been caused by an event that was unavoidable.

CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTION

the instruction and admonition from a judge to the jury that cautions them not to discuss the case with anyone while the trial is in progress.

DEPRESSION REACTIVE

the term given to an emotional depression that has been caused by an external situation and will go away when the situation is cleared up.

MATCHED ORDERS

the term given to the buy and sell orders that make a wash sale.

HOUSE OF ASSIGNATION

the term used to describe a house of prostitution. Also known as a bawdy house, house of ill-repute.

COOPERATIVE APARTMENT

This term applies to an apartment where the tenant has interest in owning the building and he has a lease that entitles him to occupancy of his apartment.

RES IMMOBILES

a Latin phrase for all things that are immovable such as buildings and land.

WITHHOLDING EVIDENCE

failing to give evidence that needs to be given or not disclosing some piece of information when asked to do so.

BY DUE PROCESS OF LAW

This means in accordance with the fundamental principles of justice and is in conformity with the usual judicial proceedings. Se due process of law.

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