Contributory negligence

When negligence on the part of the claimant contributed to the loss or damage incurred. If found to be present the amount of damages required from the defendant will be reduced.

contributory negligence

Accounting; Tax

A defense argument that the plaintiff did not exercise sufficient care and that this contributed to his injury

contributory negligence

Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

In mining, means that the law imposes upon every person the duty of using ordinary care for his or her own protection against injury. It is not synonymous with assumption of risk.

contributory negligence

Law; General law

Negligent (careless) conduct by a person who was harmed by another person’s negligence; a plaintiff ’s failure to be careful that is a part of the cause of his or her injury when ...

criminal court

Legal services; Courts

Division of the trial court which has jurisdiction of a particular crime. Defendant in criminal court is entitled to a jury trial.

contempt

Legal services; Courts

Obstructing or assailing the authority or dignity of the court such as by intentionally violating a court order.

advocate

Legal services; Courts

Someone who helps and support another person. He will take sides and promote his client's view and interest.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

Sometimes known as the "World Court", ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN) founded in 1946. Its statute is a multilateral agreement annexed to the ...

Hague Tribunal

Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

Headquartered at the Hague, Netherlands, the Hague Tribunal was originally established by the Hague Peace Conference in 1899 to provide a permanent court accessible at all times ...

state abortion prosecution

Legal services; Courts

In an American state where abortion is considered a felony, "state abortion prosecution" is a legal proceeding against the person who aborted or against the person who performed ...

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Dead zone

The relatively quiet period of a campaign season that usually falls between the Florida primary and the contests held in Arizona and Michigan. Within ...