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HeirA person who inherits or may by law inherit; one who takes by descent. “Heir” shall mean any person...1251
Retracted ConfessionA retracted confession is a statement made by an accused person before the trial begins, by which he...5108
CharterpartyA written contract by which a person (the charterer) hires from a shipowner, in return for the payment...1248
ConsiderationAn act, forbearance, or promise by one party to a contract that constitutes the price for which he buys...1039
Record-of-RightsEntries in record of rights maintained in official course of business are relevant piece of evidence....1125
Hearsay EvidenceEvidence of the oral statement of a person other than the witness who is testifying and statements in...1404
ChargeFormal accusation of a crime, usually made by the police after interrogation. The expression ‘charged...1195
Natural justice Natural justice connotes a set of procedures designed to ensure that decisions are made fairly. In other...1099
Negligence Negligence connotes failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would...935
NoticeNotice denotes knowledge of certain facts; formal receipt of the knowledge of certain facts; information...636