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General law

Common terminology used in legal business.

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Admonition

Law; General law

Admonition is the advice or reprimand by the judge to a jury, attorney, party, or witness.

Affirm

Law; General law

An appellate court may uphold or affirm the trial court's decision if the appellate court agrees with the trial court's decision.

Affiant

Law; General law

One who swears to an affidavit; deponent

Competent

Law; General law

It means qualified in legal terms.For a witness to be competent to testify, he must tell the truth and communicate well.

Curtilage

Law; General law

An area surrounding a house used for household purposes is termed as curtilage in legal terminology.

Demurrer

Legal services; General law

A motion to dismiss without answering specific allegations in the complaint.This motion argues that even if the allegations are true, a cause of action has not been established.

Harm

Law; General law

Injury, loss, damage; material or tangible detriment.

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