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RESIDENT ALIEN

the name that is given to a foreignerwho means to live in the US on a permanent basis.

POUROVER WILL

a will that leaves property and or money into a trust that already exists.

CHARACTER WITNESS

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

INOPERATIVE WILL

will not operative because the grants and bequests are contrary to the existing laws.

ERROR CORAM NOBIS

a Latin phrase for the writ brought before court contends that the judgement be set aside due to an error of fact.

UNNATURAL WILL

a will where the maker does not provide for his wife or for any children.

POSITIVE WRONG

the term given to a wilful and premeditated act that is wrongful and with the intent to cause harm.

WARRANT SEARCH

written order from a court that allows a search of a premises to be conducted.

MOST FAVORED NATION CLAUSE

A clause between nations where the countries agree to treat each other the same as the countries that treat them the best.

DUMMY CORPORATION

This term is given to a company that functions as a legal enterprise but really has nor purpose at all in the corporation.

QUAE EST EADEM

a Latin phrase that means that the 2 things that appear to be different on the surface are actually the same matter.

WILL MUTUAL

the name of a will where 2 or more people have provisions favouring each other.

NASDAQ

the abbreviation that is sued for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.

EXPRESS MALICE

the term used to describe the wilful and premeditated determination to bring about harm to another.

COMMON-LAW WIFE

The term that is given to a woman who is cohabiting and living with a man who have not been joined by marriage. See common-law husband.

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