Failure to know the existence of a law is not a defense

Not permissible by law; an illegal act is punishable

A commitment which cannot be legally enforced for the failure to create a valid contract

Not important enough to be relevant; so insignificant that it would not affect the outcome

Persons relocating to a foreign country with the intent of permanently residing

Relief granted from duty, punishment or compelled testimony

Law that may require physical contact precipitating emotional distress prior to an award of damages

Jury selection and swearing-in; necessary before double jeopardy is triggered

To call into question the truthfulness of a witness; a charge of wrongdoing against a public official in office

Facts not relevant to the issue

A third party who was not originally included is joined to a lawsuit upon motion of a party alleging that this new party is essential to a full resolution of all issues in the case

Terms which are suggested or inferred; compare to EXPRESS

Legal theory for creation of a contract where no formal contract exists based on the conduct of the parties in dealing with each other

Legal theory for creation of a contract where no formal contract exists based on the conduct of the parties in dealing with each other

A warranty which is implied

When it is not feasible or legal to perform an act or a contract; can be offered as a defense

Confidential court review of sealed records to determine if the records should be made public or otherwise admitted into evidence

Fundamental rights which cannot be taken away

Inability to perform for reasons of law or physical or mental defect

Inability to perform for reasons of law (e.g. dut to minority status) or physical or mental defect

To legally organize a business as a corporation

To implicate oneself or another in a crime

Paying the legal obligation of another usually pursuant to a contract

Court order prohibiting or requiring the doing of an act

Finding that a defendant does not know right from wrong due to a serious mental condition

A state of mind in which a person knows or expects certain consequences of his or her actions; an element that is required to prove certain crimes or liabilities

Deliberately causing emotional harm to a victim

A pretrial method of discovery in civil cases posing written questions to an opposing party in a case for which the opposing party is required to respond