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Most Popular Legal Definitions

waste

The abuse, destruction or permanent change to a property by one who is merely in possession of it as in the case of a tenant.

trust deed

another name for a deed of trust.

affiant

person who signs an affidavit and swears to its truth before a notary public or some person authorized to take oaths, like a county clerk

broker

in general, a person who arranges contracts between a buyer and seller for a commission

massachusetts trust

A unique way to organize a business where the property is bought by a trustee and the trustee issues trust units, which the investors hold s beneficiaries.

inter vivos

Latin, 'from one living person to another living person.'

informed consent

generally refers to medical practice, the requirement in non-emergency situations for a patient to accept medical or surgical procedures

contributory negligence

the negligence of a person which, while not being the primary cause of a tort, nevertheless combined with the act or omission of the primary defendant to cause the tort, and without which the tort would not have occurred

indigent

A poor person; not penniless, but in need and who has no financial support whatsoever.

forfeiture

The seizure of private property because it was illegally obtained, is an illegal substance, or the legal basis for possession has ended.