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Non-obstante clauseWhen the non-obstante clause refers to the provision of a statute, the intention of the legislature must...1897
Benefit of DoubtThe advantage derived from doubt about guilt, a possible error or the weight of the evidence. In a criminal...1892
Actionable claimThe term means a claim in respect of which cause of action has already matured and which, subject to...1877
AffidavitA written statement sworn before a person having authority to administer an oath. An affidavit must be...1823
Interpleader suitInterpleader suit is a suit wherein a person in possession of property or owing money which is or may...1788
AbscondenceAbscondence of an accused does not automatically amount to evidence of guilty mind and abscondence is...1779
BeneficiaryBeneficiary is one who is beneficially entitled to, or interested in property; that is, entitled to it...1753
Barga ContractAn agreement by which the cultivator engages to pay the landlord half the produce, the latter providing...1730
Arbitration, ArbitratorArbitration is the submitting of a disputed matter for determination, before another person or persons,...1710
Interpretation of statuteThe judicial process by which the true meaning of a statute is ascertained through the medium of the...1705