General law

General law

Common terminology used in legal business.

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General law

The alternative process of solving disputes, in which the disputing parties agree to abide by the decision of an arbitrator (a private and impartial person, who is chosen by the parties for solving ...

Appearance

Law; General law

Being present before a court of law as a party to a suit, either in person or through an attorney. An appearance notice is a document which demands the appearance of people before the court on the ...

Arrest

Law; General law

To detain a person with lawful authority, especially those who are suspected to have committed a crime. The term is also used to denote a seizure of personal property by legal authority.

Appurtenances

Law; General law

Things incidental to the principal thing, which is commonly referred to as dominant. In case of land, appurtenances include easement, right to way, etc.

Approver

Law; General law

A criminal who confesses the crime and accuses his accomplice for the same. An approver is granted permission to give evidence against the accomplice.