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Fender Bender

When two or more vehicles are involved in a low-impact collision with minimal damage.

FRIENDLY MERGER

the merger of businesses that is not to be contested by any of the businesses involved.

FULL PARDON

the term used when a total pardon has been given and the person who was guilty is restored as if he had never committed an offense.

FIXING A JURY

an unlawful attempt in trying to influence a juror or jurors.

FORSWORN

the term given when a false statement has been made by a person under oath.

FILING A BRIEF

This involves presenting to court the written statement that explains a case to a judge.

FORUM NON CONVENIENS

a Latin phrase where a court with the authority to try a case decides to turn the matter over to another court.

FEE SIMPLE

the term applying to the total ownership of land and all of the buildings on it.

FOREIGN EXTRADITION

This involves the surrender of a fugitive from a country to another where he will be tried.

FAIR TRIAL

the term given to a trial in the presence of an impartial judge and jury. See fiar and impartial trial.

FIXED ASSETS

These are the assets and resources needed to operate a business.

FREE LIST

These are the articles and goods that have no duties charged to them

FISCAL OFFICERS

These are the public officials who are responsible for collecting money and distributing public money.

FACTS IN ISSUE

These are the facts that a plaintiff will base his claim on or which the defendant denies the claim on. TLD Example: The time it takes for a trial can be greatly

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