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Most Popular Legal Definitions
false imprisonment
the holding of an individual without proper authority or general detention not
authorized by law
admission of evidence
judge's acceptance of evidence in a trial
legacy
A gift of a chattel by will.
assumption of risk
1) taking a chance in a potentially dangerous
situation, for example; by going on a ski-lift the person claims a certain
assumption of risk 2) act of contracting to take over the risk, such as buying
the right to a shipment and accepting the danger it could be damaged or
unprofitable
inscrutable fault
A judicial finding that a fault has occurred but the court is unable to locate
the source, to pinpoint a tortfeasor.
maturity
The date when the payment of the principal amount owed becomes due.
construction
The legal process of interpreting a phrase or document.
petit jury
ordinary trial jury consisting of 12 persons whose job it is to uncover facts in
dispute in criminal or civil proceedings
act of God
unpreventable natural catastrophe, such as; an earthquake, tidal wave, volcanic
eruption, hurricane, or tornado; an act of God is determined on two grounds: 1)
the extent of damage and chaos they wreak 2) the impingement on established
contracts, which often state that "acts of God" are admissible excuses for delay
or failure to fulfill a commitment; many insurance policies exempt coverage for
damage caused by acts of God.
pro bono
Done or donated without charge.