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MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY

the term that applies to a non-profit organisation that is set up to benefit its members such as in times of sickness, life insurance benefits etc.

VOID MARRIAGE

the term given to marriage with no legal validity as it is prohibited by law.

OFFENDER

the name that is used for a person who is guilty of an offense according to law.

HEIR PRESUMPTIVE

This term applies to the person who would be heir now but if another person is born who is more closely related he wouldn’t be heir.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

a federal law that provides for establishing universal state and federal insurance benefits, unemployed insurance and other benefits for its citizens.

ISSUE AT LAW

the term applied to the matter of controversy or the differing opinion of a law.

TRUST LEGACY

This term describes the legacy to a trustee that is to held for certain beneficiaries.

AMICABLE ACTION (SUIT)

the suit that is brought about by bother parties for the purpose of getting a decision from the court about a doubtful question of law.

PURSUIT

1. The occupation or the profession chosen. 2. To chase a person until they are captured.

LIBERTARIAN

the term used to describe the person who advocates for freedom related to social thought and conduct.

PARTNER LIMITED

a term used for the partner who has given funds to a partnership but isn’t engaged actively in running the business.

PARTY INJURED

the term that is used for the person, or party, who has been injured or harmed by the acts of another person or party.

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR

The term given to a person who refuses to join an armed force because of their training and religious beliefs.

RETRIAL

a new trial that is conducted when an issue has been disputed and decided by court but is being re-examined due to an unfair or improper result.

BAIL BONDSMAN

The person who puts up the bond that is necessary to get the release of the accused. See, How to Bail Someone Out of Jail: Guide and FAQ

TRUTH-IN-LENDING ACT

federal law that requires people who apply for credit be given information that is accurate and easily understood.

OWNER REPUTED

the name that si given to the person who supposedly owns a property who may or may not be the legal owner. See owner, legal.

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