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...]
ABSENTIA
Latin meaning "absence". Usually used in terms such as "in absentia" or in the absence of the physical presence of a party. See also "death in absentia" and "trial in absentia". … [Read more...]
AYLE
See Am.. … [Read more...]
AYRE
In old Scotch law. Eyre; a circuit, eyre, or iter. … [Read more...]
AYUNTAMIENTO
In Spanish law. A congress of persons; the municipal council of a city or town. … [Read more...]