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a plea that gives a person a right to refuse to answer as it will incriminate him.
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a plea that gives a person a right to refuse to answer as it will incriminate him.
a term referring to a right to security, freedom and tranquility as is guaranteed by the law.
term that means to have a share in or to join in with others in an enterprise or an endeavour.
the term when a will is signed with the testator present.
the term that applies to money paid to a trustee based on profits earned by business administrators.
the name that is given to the judge who is hearing and presiding over a trial.
1. To favour or to encourage. 2. To act in a condescending manner to a person. 3. To use a store’s facilities as a regular customer.
a writ or court order that has not been issued to conform to laws already established.
the name given to the government office that is obtained by an election.
a term used for the percentage of tax payer’s gross income that comes from oil or gas wells or natural deposits.
a plea that will introduce new material for the defence such as a plea for a release when a debt has been paid that is the basis for the suit.
a rule that can be used in awarding a plaintiff any damages that are based on a reduced earning capacity resulting from an injury.
a trust that is created with the words to entreaty such as “wish and request” rather than command and direct.
A term that is given for an alien or a foreigner.
an open court where people can witness the proceedings as long as they show reasonable behaviour.
a Latin phrase that means equal guilt, equal wrong or equal fault.
a term used for the condition of a person who has lost contact with reality and the normal function of his mind. A mental illness or a brain disease can be the
a term used to describe a thing that is obvious, easily felt or readily detected.
the possession that is dependent on the pleasure of another personbeing terminated at any time.
Latin term for temporary.
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