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ASSISORS

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Scotch law. This term corresponds nearly to that of jurors. … [Read more...]

ASSIST

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To help; aid; succor; lend countenance or encouragement to; participate in as an auxiliary. People v. Hayne, 83 Cal. Ill, 23 Pac. 1, 7 L. R. A. 348, 17 Am. St. Rep. 211; Moss v. Peoples, 51 N. C. 142; Comitez v. Parkerson (O. C.) 50 Fed. 170. Court of Assistance, Court of Assistants. See Court. Writ of assistance. See WRIT. … [Read more...]

ASSISTANT JUDGE

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A judge Of the English court of general or quarter sessions in Middlesex. He differs from the other justices in being a barrister of ten years' standing, and in being salaried. St. 7 & 8 Vict. c. 71; 22 & 23 Vict c. 4; Pritch. Quar. Sess. 31. … [Read more...]

ASSETS

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In probate law. Property of a decedent available for the payment of debts and legacies; the estate coming to the heir or personal representative which is chargeable, in law or equity, with the obligations which such heir or representative is required, in his representative capacity, to discharge. In an accurate and legal sense, all the personal property of the deceased which is … [Read more...]

ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL

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Referring to a court appointed attorney who is assigned to the defendant when the defendant is unable to afford an attorney for his or her defense. … [Read more...]

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