August 12 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Surrebuttal

Surrebuttal is defined as: “A rebuttal by the defendant to the plaintiff’s rebuttal. In trials, the order of presentation is: plaintiff’s case, the defense, plaintiff’s rebuttal, defendant’s surrebuttal.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: surrebuttal= SUR/RAOE/BUT/A*L
Option #2: surrebuttal= SUR/RE/BUT/A*L
Option #3: surrebuttal= SUR/RAOE/BULT
Option #4: surrebuttal= SUR/RE/BULT
Option #5: surrebuttal= SREBLT

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July 9 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Bailment

Bailment is defined by the dictionary on Law.com as, “The act of placing property in the custody and control of another, usually by agreement in which the holder (bailee) is responsible for the safekeeping and return of the property. Examples: bonds left with the bank, autos parked in a garage, animals lodged with a kennel, or a storage facility (as long as the goods can be moved and are under the control of the custodian).”

Here are some briefs:
Option #1: bailment= BAIL/-MT
Option #2: bailment= BAILT

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June 17 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Impleader

Impleader is defined by the Free Dictionary as, “A procedural device used in a civil action whereby a defendant brings into the lawsuit a third party who is not already a party to the action but may ultimately be liable for the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant.

Impleader is most commonly used where the third party, often an insurance company, has a duty to indemnify, or contribute to the payment of, the plaintiff’s damages.

Here are some briefs:
Option #1: impleader= KB/PLAOED/*ER
Option #2: impleader= KB/PLAOERD

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April 15 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Exculpatory Evidence

Exculpatory evidence is evidence that shows that the defendant did not commit the crime.

According to Wikipedia, “In many countries, including the United States, police and prosecutors are required to disclose to the defendant exculpatory evidence they possess before the defendant enters a plea (guilty or not guilty).

Per the Brady v. Maryland decision, prosecutors have a duty to disclose exculpatory evidence even if not requested to do so. While the prosecution is not required to search for exculpatory evidence and must disclose only the evidence in its possession, custody, or control, the prosecution’s duty is to disclose all information known to any member of its team.”

Here are some Briefs:
Option #1: exculpatory= EX/KUL/PA/TO*ER
Option #2: exculpatory= EX/KUPL/A/TO*ER
Option #3: exculpatory= EX/KUPL/TO*ER
Option #4: exculpatory= EX/KURPLT

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February 20 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Illegal vs. Illegitimate vs. Illicit vs. Unlawful

Illegal vs. Illegitimate vs. Illicit vs. Unlawful

“All of the above describe actions that are not in accord with the law. However, there are some differences in the meaning among the words. Illegal refers most specifically to violations of statutes or codified rules: illegal seizure of property.

Illegitimate means lacking legal or traditional rights: illegitimate use of privileged information.

Illicit most often applies to matters regulated by law with emphasis on the way things are carried out: illicit conversion of property.

Unlawful means not sanctioned by law: an unlawful claim to an inheritance.” From, Abused, Confused & Misused Words” By: Mary Embree

Here are some Briefs:
Option #1: illegal= ILG
Option #2: illegal= IL/LAOEL

Option #1: illegitimate= JIT
Option #2: illegitimate= IL/JIT

Option #1: illicit= IL/LIS/IT
Option #2: illicit= IL/L*IFT

Option #1: unlawful= UN/LAUFL
Option #2: unlawful= NAUFL

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January 7 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Demurrer

Demurrer is defined by Nolo as, “A written response to a complaint filed in a lawsuit which, in effect, pleads for dismissal on the point that even if the facts alleged in the complaint were true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit. A hearing before a judge will then be held to determine the validity of the demurrer. Some parts of a lawsuit may be defeated by a demurrer while others may survive. Some demurrers contend that the complaint is unclear or omits an essential element of fact. If the judge finds these errors, the judge will usually sustain the demurrer (state it is valid), but ‘with leave to amend’ in order to correct the original complaint. If after amendment the complaint is still not legally good, a demurrer will be granted. In rare occasions, a demurrer can be used to attack an answer to a complaint. Some states have substituted a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action for the demurrer.”

Machine Brief:
Option #1: demurrer= DMUR/*ER
Option #2: demurrer= DMAOUR/*ER
Option #3: demurrer= DMRUR

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