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EXPERIMENTAL TESTIMONY

where the testimony of the witness says that he has carried out certain experiments to prove or disprove an action taking place.

POSSESSOR MALA FIDE

a person who occupies and controls property as if he were the title holder but knows that he is not.

PERFECTION OF APPEAL

this is the term that is applied when a person has completed all of the things needed to appeal a case.

ABATEMENT OF BEQUEST

The procedure that will be carried out when there is not enough money in an estate to fulfil all debts and bequests.

CATTLE RUSTLING

This term is applied to stealing cattle that was a common crime in years gone by.

PRECARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

These are the circumstances that exist when the conduct of an executor and administration of an estate is unwise and reckless.

DECISION ON APPEAL

what the decision of an appellate court is called. It may uphold or modify or reverse the decision of the lower court.

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