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a term that is a popular expression for an attorney who is sly and crafty in his practicing of the law.
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a term that is a popular expression for an attorney who is sly and crafty in his practicing of the law.
statement by the person insured that the certain facts are in existence and are true.
This expression is self-explanatory.
a clause in insurance policies that the insurance company can’t contest after period of time has passed.
the term that is given to the claim or cause of action against the plaintiff by the defendant.
a statute that prevents selling the stock of a fraudulent company.
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.
the name given to the record book where the register of all titles is kept.
The term that is given to a structure that a neighborhood doesn’t want to be built but is declared legal by law. An example would be a prison.
used to describe a title that has a defect on its face and the title itself may not have a defect.
the term given to a remedy when the law creates a new liability or a new right.
This term applies to the premeditated and calculated act that misrepresents the facts or a situation in order to defraud.
the term applied to the diplomatic envoy who has full power to carry out the functions and is only second in authority to the ambassador.
a plea where an accused can’t be tried twice for the same offense. See double jeopardy; in jeopardy; legal jeopardy.
a bar that will renounce or renege that facts that have already been agreed to in a contract.
a witness with expertise in a field that a judge will implicitly believe him.
a theory that is used in trying criminal cases where a defendant’s innocence is assumed.
the document that certifies a building has been completed to conform with zoning and other standards and is ready to be occupied.
an meeting of stockholders to elect officers and conducting business that requires action and consent.
This term describes the legacy to a trustee that is to held for certain beneficiaries.
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