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Most Popular Legal Definitions
vacancy
an open or unoccupied area; available space; opening
freedom
the capacity in which a group or individual
maintains rights or liberties
argumentative
generally refers to the characterization of a
question asked by the opposing attorney which does not really seek information
but challenges the truthfulness or credibility of the witness
treason
To aid or enlist with a state enemy or to attempt or conspire to harm the head
of state.
appellate court
court of appeals which hears appeals from lower court decisions
force majuere
French for an act of God; an inevitable,
unpredictable act of nature.
bailment
1) act of placing property in the custody and control of another, usually by
agreement in which the holder (bailee) is responsible for the safekeeping and
return of the property 2) The goods themselves which are held by a bailee; thus,
the "bailor" (owner) leaves the "bailment" (goods) with the "bailee"
(custodian), and the entire transaction is a "bailment"
dominion utile
Latin for 'the property rights of a
tenant'.
third-party beneficiary
A person who is not a party to a contract but
has legal rights
title
1) Ownership of real property or personal property, which stands against the
right of anyone else to claim the property. 2) the name for one's position in a
business or organization. 3) the name for a legal case.