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GOING AND COMING RULE

the rule dealing with the right of an employee to compensation for accidents when travelling to and from work.

POOR DEBTOR

an oath that is sworn by the debtor that he has no funds or property he can pay his debt with.

INVOLUNTARY TRUST

the term given to a trust that comes into being by the operation of laws that are in existence.

SENTENCE INDETERMINATE

a sentence that is for a non-specified period of time and will state fro not less than and not more than.

INDIRECT TAX

a tax that is not levied on the value of property but on another consideration.

MENTAL COMPETENCE

term applied to a person’s mental ability and choosing right from wrong and having the ability to express themselves.

TWO-WITNESS RULE

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.

INHERITANCE TAX

the name of a tax that is levied on the transfer of goods that have been left to a person.

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