Laws and acts

Laws and acts

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full faith and credit

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The doctrine by which one state will honor the laws and judgment of another state is termed as full faith and credit.

fact pleading

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Some states require a listing in the complaint of all major facts anticipated to be in dispute at trial.These are referred to as fact-pleading states.

authority

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The power to take some action; also, that which is relied upon in making a legal argument is called as authority.

eminent domain

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The power of the government to take possession of private property for public use when it is deemed in the best interest of the community, in exchange for payment of fair market value.

best evidence rule

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Doctrine whereby the original, or best available evidence should be presented at court, is termed as best-evidence rule.

contributory negligence

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Doctrine according to which the defendant can escape liability by establishing at least some negligence on the part of the plaintiff.

redirect examination

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The party conducting direct examination conducts the re-direct examination to clarify matters brought up during cross.Discussion is limited to matters considered during cross.