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The performance of an improper action.
Malfeasance
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The improper performance of an action which is approved.
Misfeasance
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Failure to perform an approved action.
Nonfeasance
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A crime less serious than a felony.
Misdemeanor
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Not of sound mind; insane. Any mental derangement.
Non Compos Mentis
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The person who complains; the accuser; he who brings suit.
Plaintiff
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A person who. even if not present, is related with the performance of a felonious act (crime).
Accessory
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The use of force or violence upon the person of another "treatment without consent".
Battery
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Negligence on the part of the plaintiff which is proximate (probable) cause of or contributing to the patient's injury.
Contributory Negligence
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The accused: he who denies or defends against the accusations of another.
Defendant
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The cause of the injury was closely related to the defendant's negligence.
Proximate Cause
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An exception to the hearsay rule. Evidence admissible even though may be "hearsay".
Res Gestae
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"The thing speaks for itself". Obvious charge. Circumstantial evidence doctrine: nature of the injury strongly or obviously implicates negligence.
Res Ipsa Loquitur
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Defamation of character by verbal statements.
Slander
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The order which states you are required to bring also any books, documents or other things under his control, and to produce them as evidence.
Subpoena Duces Tecum
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Written testimony; under oath, in response to interrogation (written and/or oral questioning).
Deposition
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Minor whose parents have surrendered all rights/claims, responsibilities in relation to him. Generally regarded as able to consent for themselves. A married, divorced or pregnant minor.
Emancipated Minor
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One entrusted by the law with the care and/or property of another.
Guardian
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Bound or obliged by law; responsible; chargeable.
Liable
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"Holding the Place" A deputy, substitute, lieutenant or representative.
Locum Tenens
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