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5 days ago · indemnity (in- dem -n ə -tee). 1. A duty to make good any loss, damage, or liability another has incurred. 2. The right of an injured party to claim reimbursement for its loss, damage, or liability from a person who has such a duty. 3. Reimbursement or compensation for loss, damage, or liability. Cf.
3 days ago · The meaning of ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR is a declaration by a party to a legal action specifying the errors made by the court during the trial that the party seeks to have corrected (as by a new trial).
5 days ago · Constitution of the United States of America, the fundamental law of the U.S. federal system of government and a landmark document of the Western world. The oldest written national constitution in use, it defines the principal organs of government and their jurisdictions and the basic rights of citizens.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
2 days ago · Obtaining a landlord’s consent to assign a lease is an essential part of the leasing process, ensuring both parties’ interests are safeguarded. Tenants should meticulously follow their lease procedures and work collaboratively with their landlords to secure consent, facilitating a smooth transition and avoiding legal complications.
4 days ago · An order or command issued by a judge or court directing enforcement of the court's decision; can be from an appellate court directing action by a lower court from which an appeal was taken. Maternity: The legal acknowledgment of the parental relationship between a mother and her child. Mediation:
5 days ago · judge, public official vested with the authority to hear, determine, and preside over legal matters brought in a court of law. In jury cases, the judge presides over the selection of the panel and instructs it concerning pertinent law. The judge also may rule on motions made before or during a trial.
1 day ago · legislature, lawmaking branch of a government. Before the advent of legislatures, the law was dictated by monarchs. Early European legislatures include the English Parliament and the Icelandic Althing (founded c. 930). Legislatures may be unicameral or bicameral ( see bicameral system ).
