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PRETRIAL DETAINEE

the term applied to the defendant who is held prior to their trial on criminal charges because no bail is posted or is denied a pre-trial release.

REMEDY OVER

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

TREBLE PENALTY

the term that is given to a sentence 3 times the normal sentence for a crime that is given to a habitual criminal.

TENANT IN DOWER

the term that is given to a widow who holds property by a virtue of the right of a wife to her husband’s property. See dower rights.

WITNESS ADVERSE

the name given to a witness whom is unfavourable to the person who is questioning them and will give testimony to favour the opposite side.

THIRD MORTGAGE

a mortgage that is the subject to the first and second mortgage.

CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE

the name given to the situation where the plaintiff and the defendant both contributed to the injury that is seeking damages.

SUPPLEMENTAL BILL

extra material that is presented at an equity trial that supports a cause of action or defence or will correct a defect in an original cause of action or defence. See equity.

SHOCK PHYSICAL

the term that is applied to a sudden and severe injury like a blow to the head or a crushing injury to an arm or leg.

TESTES TRIAL PER

a trial where a judge will make the decision and issue a verdict after having heard a case.

TRUST EXECUTORY

a trust that needs action by the originator for it to become fully effective and meaningful.

NUISANCE PER SE

this is the term that applies to a nuisance that exists all of the time and under all circumstances.

CHARTER

the act of legislature that creates a corporation and sets forth its franchise that defines the organisation of a corporation.

IMPLIED MALICE

This term is applied to acts that bear a stamp of ill will, vindictiveness, spite etc.

CHARACTER WITNESS

a witness who testifies to the general character and reputation of the person on trial.

SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT

an affidavit that is presented in addition to the original and supports your contention further.

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