OCCURRENCE WITNESS
the term that is given to a witness who was present at an event and saw it take place.
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the term that is given to a witness who was present at an event and saw it take place.
a term that means to cancel or to rescind the court’s judgement.
a settlement of property or money made after a marriage to benefit wife and children.
The term that is given to a statement that contradicts itself.
the agreement made between a man and a woman before they get married with provisions for property disposal should they divorce or a partner dies. See antinuptual settlement; premarital agreement.
the answer to a complaint, a response to a charge that completely answers the charges and may even enter a counterclaim.
term applied to a person’s mental ability and choosing right from wrong and having the ability to express themselves.
a medical term in law that lets a physician treat an unconscious child without consent of there is no on available to give consent.
the term that is given to certain information that is only given to some people and not to other people.
term that applies to bodies of water that a ship is unable to pas through.
a writ or a formal document where a second trial on the same issue was held before the same jury due to mistake of the court.
the term given to the order to request a thing be done within a certain period of time.
a rule in some states where the death penalty is used that at least 2 or more witnesses need to testify to a persons guilt.
This refers to the proper preparation of any case by an attorney. It includes witness interviews, knowing the facts and laws applicable to the case and having consultation with the client.
the action that takes place in a juvenile court when a child is placed under the court’s jurisdiction.
the term applied to a law suit that will annul a marriage. Also known a nullity suit.
the rule dealing with the right of an employee to compensation for accidents when travelling to and from work.
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.
This term is given to trespass that is pardoned and does away with a law suit.
a trust that allows the trustee to use their own judgement in pertinent matters.