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LITERACY TEST

a test designed to test the ability of a person to read and write.

ALTERNATIVE PLEADING

a suit that is given in such terms that of the several facts presented it is not sure which the attorney will base the case on.

PARTY OF RECORD

a term that is applied to the person who has been designated formally as a person engaged in a suit or in an appeal.

MALICIOUS INJURY

the term given to a hurt that arises from jealousy, hate or spitefulness and is carried out intentionally.

EXCESS OF JURISDICTION

This occurs when a case is heard by the right jurisdiction but the judge then exceeds his jurisdiction when giving judgement.

TITLE ADVERSE

the term that is applied to a title that is set up in opposition to another title.

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.

SETTLED INSANITY

term that is legal term and not medical term for a recurrent or a habitual mental illness.

JUDGE DE FACTO

the name that is given to a judge who is serving from the result of a legitimate appointment or election.

WITNESS HOSTILE

a witness who is antagonistic to the party who summoned him to be a witness.

REMEDY OVER

This the person who is responsible for damage or an act but who can blame someone else for it.

CLAIM AND DELIVERY

the term that is applied to the suit for recovery of property that is wrongfully held or taken and will include damages for the wrongful act.

POLICY ENDOWMENT

the name of a life insurance policy that will pay money to the insured after a period of time has elapsed. See insurance, life.

DELINQUENT CHILD

This term applies to a child who has committed an unlawful offense that is punishable if it was an adult.

PERSONAL USE TRUST

a trust that is created for a person’s sole use where any benefits and interest cannot be transferred.

JOINT ACTION

This applies to a suit that is brought or is defended by 2 or more parties.

OFFER FOR THE RECORD

a term that is applied to presenting evidence in a law suit and the evidence is placed in the official record.

CUCKOLD

the name given when a man’s wife has been or is unfaithful to him.

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