A written or printed declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily, and confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it, taken before an officer having authority to administer such oath. Cox v. Stern, 170 111. 442, 48 N. Bl 906, 62 Am. St Rep. 385; Hays v. Loomis, 34 111. 18. An affidavit is a written declaration under oath, made without notice to the adverse … [Read more...] about AFFIDAVIT
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
A defense raised, usually in criminal cases, which absolves the defendant from liability but which usually must be proven by the defendant to be used. These include self-defense, mistake of fact, insanity, and that the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction. The standard of proof in asserting an affirmative defense is usually less than beyond reasonable doubt and frequently by … [Read more...] about AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
AFFECTION
The making over, pawning, or mortgaging a thing to assure the payment of a sum of money, or the discharge of some other duty or service. Crabb, Technol. Diet. … [Read more...] about AFFECTION
AFFILE
A term employed in old practice, signifying to put on file. 2 Maule & S. 202. In modern usage it is contracted to file. … [Read more...] about AFFILE
AFFIRMATIVE EASEMENT
A positive right to perform an act using the land of another, e.g. the right to use a walking path. … [Read more...] about AFFIRMATIVE EASEMENT