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AGAINST THE EVIDENCE

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

MENTAL RESERVATION

having thoughts about the contract but not expressing them and may be used as an excuse not to carry out all of the contract.

PURE ACCIDENT

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

CONCURRING OPINION

An opinion that is given by another authority that is in agreeance and upholds the opinion of the first authority.

TENDER OF PERFORMANCE

an offer by a person who has bound himself to fulfill a contract to carry out his obligations.

FIDUCIARY CAPACITY

This applies to a person serving to handle money and property to benefit another party, such as the attorney, broker, guardian etc.  TLD Example: The executor of the estate served in a

NEGLIGENCE CULPABLE

a term that is used to describe negligence that was on purpose or that which a reasonable person wouldn’t do.

MARRIED WOMEN

the term that is given to the laws that govern the property of a husband and wife together.

TEMPORARY OBSERVATION

a medical term where a person is placed in a hospital to monitor his mental and physical actions to determine if he is competent.

MATCHED ORDERS

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

CRIME OF PASSION

the name given to a crime that is committed under circumstances that involves the compelling emotion of the perpetrator.

CORPORATE SEAL

the term given to the emblem or the symbol used by the corporation and is shown on its stock or bond certificates.

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