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'''ADJOURNMENT''' | |||
*In court settings, postponement of an appearance date until a later, fixed, date. | |||
'''AMENDMENT''' | '''AMENDMENT''' | ||
*Modification of submitted materials. Amendments can consist of additions, deletions, and corrections. | *Modification of submitted materials. Amendments can consist of additions, deletions, and corrections. | ||
'''BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES''' | '''BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES''' | ||
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'''CONTINGENCY''' | '''CONTINGENCY''' | ||
*In legal circles, is commonly used to refer to a contingent fee,which is a fee for legal services provided only if the legal action is settled | *In legal circles, is commonly used to refer to a contingent fee,which is a fee for legal services provided only if the legal action is settled favourably or out of court. | ||
'''CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE''' | '''CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE''' | ||
*Negligent | *Negligent behaviour of the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant’s negligence. | ||
'''COUNTERCLAIM/COUNTERCLAIMANT''' | '''COUNTERCLAIM/COUNTERCLAIMANT''' | ||
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'''DISMISS''' | '''DISMISS''' | ||
#The discharge of an individual or corporation from employment. | |||
#Judgment in a civil or criminal proceeding denying the relief sought by the action. | |||
'''EQUITY''' | '''EQUITY''' | ||
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'''SUBROGATE''' | '''SUBROGATE''' | ||
*To substitute one party for another in a legal proceeding. The facts of each case determine whether | *To substitute one party for another in a legal proceeding. The facts of each case determine whether subrogation is applicable. | ||
'''SUBSTITUTIONAL SERVICE''' | '''SUBSTITUTIONAL SERVICE''' | ||
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*A reservation made on a statement that it cannot be used against in future dealings or litigation. | *A reservation made on a statement that it cannot be used against in future dealings or litigation. | ||
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