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negligence
Failure to exercise the care toward others that a reasonable person would exercise
negotiation
(1) A transfer of payment for goods (2) A give-and-take discussion to settle a dispute
noscitur a sociis
A rule stating that an unclear word can found through context
obiter dictum
Language in a case that is unnecessary
penal
Referring to punishment, penalty or criminality
pendente lite
ct. orders that are in effect until the case has concluded
per curiam
An opinion of an appellate ct where no individual judge is identified as the author
perjury
Intentionally making a false statement after taking an oath to tell the truth
personal jurisdiction
The power of a ct. over the parties before it to make binding decisions against them.
petitioner
One who presents a petition
plaintiff in error
A person who proceeds by writ of error
plea bargain
In a criminal case, a negotiation between the defendant and the prosecutor.
Author
whetten
ID
91945
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40.txt
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2011-06-24T19:22:06Z
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