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Legal Terms - Part 5
Legal Terms Part 5
Definition | Term |
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Ownership of real property by two or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest, whether with or without right of survivorship. | Tenancy in common/Joint tenancy |
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right, leading to civil legal liability. | Tort |
Examination of a witness, particularly an expert witness, as to qualifications to testify on a matter; examination of prospective jurors to see if they are qualified to sit on a jury | Voir dire |
Court order requiring that an act be performed or granting authority to perform an act | Writ |
A plaintiff's reply to a defendant's case-in-chief | Rebuttal |
A person who commits a tort | Tortfeasor |
A contract law rule that states "stipulates that if two parties enter into a written agreement, they cannot use oral or implied agreements in court to contradict the terms of the written agreement." | The four corners rule of contract law |