Search results for: “conflict of jurisdiction”
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Public Policy
The phrase is one of wide import covering all principles under which the freedom of contract or private dealings is restricted by law for the good of the community . The principle which declares that no one can lawfully do that which has a tendency to be injurious to public welfare. […]
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International Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of International Law Meaning of International Law The law or, more rightly, the customs and usages which govern the intercourse of nations. International law is of two kinds: (1) private international law , […]
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Claim
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Claim Meaning of Claim The assertion of a right to a remedy , relief or property . Frequently used as synonymous with cause of action . The right to demand something of another. Frequently the term is […]
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Will
A document containing a disposition or a declaration by which the person making it expresses his wish as to the disposition of his property, to be performed or taking effect after his death. It includes a codicil. Its validity insofar as its execution is concerned depends entirely upon its […]
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Dissent
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Dissent Meaning of Dissent The explicit and published disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision passed by the majority upon a case before them. <div […]
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Dissent
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Dissent Meaning of Dissent The explicit and published disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision passed by the majority upon a case before them. <div […]
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Official
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Official Meaning of Official A person who holds an office . proceeding from, sanctioned by or done by an officer , pertaining to an office. Official Alternative […]
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Nul Tiel Record
(Fr. no such record). In pleading. A plea which is proper when it is proposed to rely upon facts which disprove the existence of the record on which the plaintiif founds his action. Any matters may be introduced under it which tend to destroy the validity of the record as a record, […]
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Connecting Factors
Connecting Factors (Contacts) in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Connecting Factors (Contacts), produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: In a conflict of laws case, connecting factors, or contacts, are […]
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Connecting Factors
Connecting Factors (Contacts) in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Connecting Factors (Contacts), produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: In a conflict of laws case, connecting factors, or contacts, are […]
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Equity
Equity in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of equity. Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Equity (You may find equity at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of […]