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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.

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whetten

91945

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2011-06-24T19:22:06Z

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