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ConstitutionThe system or body of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state or body politic is constituted...934
Negligence Negligence connotes failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would...935
Quantum MeruitQuantum meruit is a Latin term meaning "as much as he has deserved". In the law of contracts, a doctrine...936
Resident'Resident' ordinarily means inhabi­tant of a place; it may be permanent or it may be temporary. Temporary...937
PleadingPleading is a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding....939
Vicarious LiabilityVicarious responsibility means the responsibility of one person for the acts of another. Liability that...941
Natural PersonNatural person means a real human being, as distinguished from a corporation, which is often treated...941
Fabricating False Evidence:Whoever causes any circumstance to exist or makes any false entry in any book or record, or makes any...943
LimitationLimitation means the period of limitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application. Courts of Law...944
PlaintPlaint is a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court law asking for the grievance...945