8 Terms
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answer
Legal services; Courts
A formal, written statement by the defendant in a lawsuit which answers each allegation contained in the complaint.
lapsed gift
Legal services; Courts
A gift made in a will to a person who has died prior to the will-makers death.
patent
Legal services; Courts
A grant to an inventor of the right to exclude others for a limited time from make, using, or selling his invention in the United States.
appeal bond
Legal services; Courts
A guaranty by the appealing party insuring that court costs will be paid.
overrule
Legal services; Courts
A judge's decision not to allow an objection. Also, a decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was in error.
chambers
Legal services; Courts
A judge's private office. A hearing in chambers takes place in the judge's office outside of the presence of the jury and the public.
opinion
Legal services; Courts
A judge's written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority opinion because of the reasoning and/or the principles of law on ...
