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TortThe term derived from the Latin word tortious which means wrong. A body of the law which permits an injured...772
Unpaid SellerThe seller of goods is deemed to be an "unpaid seller" within the meaning of this Act— (a) when the...898
Lifting the veil of incorporationThe law recognizes that a company is a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders. Therefore...2048
Family CourtThe family court means a Court having the jurisdiction to hear matters in relation to Family Law disputes....1425
ForgeryThe false making of any written instrument, for the purpose of fraud or deceit. Whoever makes any false...1120
Due Process of LawThe application of the law as it exists in the fair and regular course of administrative procedure. The...908
EvidenceThat which tends to prove the existence or non existence of some fact. Testimony and production of documents...801
TenantTenant signifies someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else....775
Set-offSet-off signifies counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant...795
Quo-WarrantoQuo Warranto is a legal procedure that challenges the validy of a title, holding, office or other authority....1302