Tag: Legal Practice Terms
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Divisional Court
Definition of Divisional Court In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Divisional Court : A court consisting of not less than two judges of one of the Divisions of the High Court. There are Divisional Courts of each of the Divisions. Their function is to hear […]
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Prima Facie
Definition of Prima Facie A latin phrase meaning ‘first sight’. Prima facie in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Prima facie from the University of Kent: ‘At first appearance’ – on the face of things Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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Bona Fide
Definition of Bona Fide In good faith. Bona fide in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Bona fide from the University of Kent: With good faith’ – Genuine; real Resources See Also Legal Latin Maxims Legal Latin Quotes Legal Latin Dictionary
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Stare Decisis
Definition of Stare Decisis The doctrine of judicial precedent is based upon the latin maxim ‘stare decisis et non quieta movere’. Stare decisis in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Stare decisis from the University of Kent: ‘To stand by things decided’ – A maxim expressing the underlying […]
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Defamation
Definition of Defamation In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Defamation : The *publication of a statement about a person that tends to lower his reputation in the opinion of right-thinking members of the community or to make them shun or avoid him. […]
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Tariff
Definition of Tariff This term is used in the context of sentencing in criminal cases. Summary of Tariff of 1816 — Protective In relation to the legal history of the United States and the United Kingdom: This protective tariff helped American industry by raising the prices of British […]
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Issue
Definition of Issue This is a term used in wills and probate matters. Concept of Issue The following is an old definition of Issue [1], a term which has several meanings:1, (verb) To send out: as, to issue a writ or process. A process is issued when made out and placed in the hands of…
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Will
Definition of Main Clauses In A Will These are the main clauses that a legal practitioner would expect to find in a will. Definition of Proving The Will This is a term used in wills and probate matters. Definition of Taking Instructions On Making A Will The solicitor’s responsibility is to […]
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Treaties
Definition of Treaties All treaties signed by our head of government become part of english law automatically as a result of european communities act 1972, s 2(1). Summary of Jay’s Treaty 1794 In relation to the legal history of the United States and the United Kingdom: It was signed in the […]
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Sub Judice
Definition of Sub Judice A latin phrase meaning ‘under judgment’. Sub judice Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament The sub judice rule prevents Members of the Parliament or Lords from referring to a current or impending court case. Although the House is entitled under parliamentary privilege […]
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Negligence
Negligence and Medieval Law Negligence and Legal History Resources See Also Law Merchant (in this legal Encyclopedia) Law Merchant (in this legal Encyclopedia) Uses (in this legal Encyclopedia) Bibliographies of English Law History Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British […]
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Robbery
This section offers a description about Robbery in the study of crimes in the English law. Definition of Robbery The offence of robbery is defined under the theft act 1968 section 8. Meaning of Robbery The following is an old definition of Robbery [1]: Open and violent larceny from the person; […]
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Conveyance
Definition of Conveyance In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Conveyance : 1. a. A document (other than a will) that transfers an interest in land. To convey a legal estate in land, the conveyance must be by deed. b. Transfer of an interest in land by means…
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Common Law
Definition of Common Law In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Common Law : 1. The part of English law based on rules developed by the royal courts during the first three centuries after the Norman Conquest (1066) as a system applicable to the whole country, […]