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1 . What is meant by loco parentis ? In the place of a parent (the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on some of the functions and responsibilities of parent) |
2 What is meant by indictment ? Legal system, is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime |
3 What is meant by oyer and termer? A hearing or trial. |
4 What is meant by vicarious liability Applies to hold one person liable for the actions of another when engaged in some form of joint or collective activity |
5 What is meant by Obiter dictum ? An obiter dictum is a remark or observation made by a judge that, although included in the body of the court's opinion, does not form a necessary part of the court's decision |
6 What is meant by audi alteram patem ? It is most often used to refer to the principle that no person should be judged without a fair hearing in which each party is given the opportunity to respond to the evidence against them |
7 What is meant by Nemo iudex in causa sua ? No person can judge a case in which they have an interest |
8 what is meant by Amicus curiae ? who volunteers to offer information to assist a court in deciding a matter before it. |
9 What is meant by Euthanasia ? Refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. |
10 What is the legal meaning of pleading? The consecutive statements, allegations, and counter allegations made by plaintiff and defendant, or prosecutor and accused, in a legal proceeding. |
11 What is meant by caveat emptor ? When a sale is subject to this warning the purchaser assumes the risk that the product might be either defective or unsuitable to his or her needs. |
12 What is meant by Lis Pendence ? is the notification made to refer the existence of a legal suit, pending legal claim in the property under reference (suit pending with reference to that property) |
13 What is meant by indictment ? It is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime |
14 What is meant by autrefois convict Formerly convicted. A plea by a person indicted for a crime for which he or she had previously been tried and convicted. |
15 What is meant by plaintiff ? The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court against the defendant(s) demanding damages, performance and/or court determination of rights |
Collected and prepared by S Jayachandran , SA , Divisional Office , Mavelikara -690101 |
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