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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.

POSITIVE WRONG

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

TRAVERSE COMMON

This term is applied to the flat denial of the charges brought about by the opposing side.

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.

INOPERATIVE WILL

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

RETURNABLE PROCESS

a writ where an officer of the court needs to give a report on his attempts to carry out the process.

UNNATURAL WILL

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

DUPLICITOUS

This used to describe a plea combining 2 or more grounds of action to gain a single decision.

EXPRESS MALICE

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

CLEARANCE CARD

a written note given to an employee by the employer that says why he left the job and what competencies he is able to do. Then employee gives this note to the

BENEFICIAL DEVISE

a clause in a will that gives the inheritor a direct interest in the property of the person who made the will.

PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION

a private communication that the law exempts a person from revealing. Such as doctor-patient, client-attorney.

CRAFT UNION

This term is applied to a labour organisation, union, where all of the members are in the same occupation or the same trade.

WARRANT SEARCH

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

WILL MUTUAL

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

LSAT

the abbreviation for the Law Student Achievement Test.

INSTRUMENT INTER PARTES

a Latin phrase describing a written document that records the transactions between 2 or more parties.

RETROACTIVE STATUTE

a law that imposes a new obligation on past things or a law that starts from a date in the past.

WILL JOINT

a will made and signed by 2 people that serves them both.

CHARACTER WITNESS

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

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