Law Dictionary

Judicial Dictionary


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Actionable claimThe term means a claim in respect of which cause of action has already matured and which, subject to...1651
Interpretation of statuteThe judicial process by which the true meaning of a statute is ascertained through the medium of the...1585
BeneficiaryBeneficiary is one who is beneficially entitled to, or interested in property; that is, entitled to it...1584
Arbitration, ArbitratorArbitration is the submitting of a disputed matter for determination, before another person or persons,...1567
Interpleader suitInterpleader suit is a suit wherein a person in possession of property or owing money which is or may...1556
Non-obstante clauseWhen the non-obstante clause refers to the provision of a statute, the intention of the legislature must...1541
Benefit of DoubtThe advantage derived from doubt about guilt, a possible error or the weight of the evidence. In a criminal...1537
Lifting the veil of incorporationThe law recognizes that a company is a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders. Therefore...1529
AlibiAlibi postulates physical impossibility of the accused at the scene of offence by reason of his presence...1526
Barga ContractAn agreement by which the cultivator engages to pay the landlord half the produce, the latter providing...1496