Legal Glossary
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- OBVIOUS RISK
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When a risk is apparent; may limit the liability towards another who is harmed by the risk
- OFFER
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An invitation to another to enter into a contract
- OMISSION
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Not doing something; may be liability if there was a duty to act
- OPINION
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The written justification or reason for a court’s judgment or finding
- ORAL CONTRACT
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A verbal contract not committed to a writing
- ORDER
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A direction by the court on a particular issue in a proceeding
- OVERRULE
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Occurs when an appellate court overturns the decision of a lower court; also stated by the judge when denying a motion, objection or other point made in court
- OWNER
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Person with legal title to property
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