The last or remote heir; the lord. So called in contradistinction to the haeredes proximus, and the haeredes remotiores. … [Read more...] about ULTIMUS HAERES
UNALIENABLE
The state of a thing or right which cannot be sold. Incapable of being aliened, that is, sold and transferred. 2. Things which are not in commerce, as public roads, are in their nature unalienable. Some things are unalienable, in consequence of particular provisions in the law forbidding their sale or transfer, as pensions granted by the government. The natural rights of life … [Read more...] about UNALIENABLE
UNAMBIGUOUS
Clear, not vague. No confusion as to the meaning. Laws that are enacted must be clear and unambiguous so that they are easily understood by all. … [Read more...] about UNAMBIGUOUS
ULTRA VIRES
Latin meaning act without authority or literally beyond powers. This term is frequently used in business and agency law the Doctrine of Ultra Vires. An ultra virus act occurs when one commits an act that is beyond the powers or purpose of a corporation, e.g. the commingling of the assets of a wholly owned corporation with the sole shareholder's personal assets. In such an … [Read more...] about ULTRA VIRES
ULTRAHAZARDOUS ACTIVITY
Actions that are so dangerous that strict liability is imputed for damages that are caused by the person or the entity conducting the activity. … [Read more...] about ULTRAHAZARDOUS ACTIVITY