The making or spreading of defamatory statements about another person, typically of a scandalous, vulgar and denigrating nature, with the intention of damaging the victim's reputation. Slanderous of defamatory statements that are intended to be malicious in nature. … [Read more...]
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COURT FEE
A fee (such as a "filing fee") which may be imposed upon a litigant in order begin a lawsuit or start a legal dispute resolution case. The fee may represent covering administrative costs. In India this can refer to stamps that may be attached to court documents which instruct the payment of fees. It may also refer to collections matters. See also "Court Costs". … [Read more...]
NOSCITUR A SOCIIS
Latin meaning literally "it is known from its associates." A word whose meaning is uncertain, questionable or doubtful can be understood and defined by its association with surrounding words and its context. This concept is frequently used in canons of construction or interpreting and understanding the meaning of the words in a legal statute, ordinance or law. Example of … [Read more...]
ACTUAL MALICE
The "actual malice" defines the level of proof needed to establish a libel case for defamatory statements made regarding public figures or public officials. Actual Malice requires intent or reckless disregard for the truth - "knowledge that the information was false" or published "with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not." Reckless disregard for the truth requires … [Read more...]
CEILING
Generally the upper or top interior surface of a room or area. In contract law a ceiling is usually intended to refer to a highest price or level to occur under an agreement. See also "floor" referring to the lowest or bottom price or level of a contractual agreement. … [Read more...]