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Good faithHonesty; absence of fraud, collusion or deceit. A thing shall be deemed to be done in “good faith”...938
Gross NegligenceGreater negligence than the absence of ordinary care. In regard to professional negligence, the phrase...584
General ExceptionExceptions which are common to all the penal clauses of the Penal Code, or to a great variety of clauses...998
DamagesCompensation for legal injury. As a general rule the theory upon which the law allows damages for the...1034
DefamationAn intentional false communication either published or publicly spoken, that injures another’s reputation...1033
FactAn event or state of affairs known to have happened or existed. A circumstances or incident relating...982
GarnisheeA term used in English law. It is the procedure whereby a judgment-creditor can obtain an order from...979
Declaratory SuitA suit in which the plaintiff requires the court to declare some right as existing in his favour. Under...2144
GheraoA physical blockade of a target, either by encirclement or forcible occupation. Gherao may mean one of...996
MortgageA mortgage is the transfer of an interest in specific immoveable property for the purpose of securing...780