In Saxon and old English law. Seamen or marines. Spelman. … [Read more...] about BUS CARL
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BUT FOR
A phrase used to determine whether the occurrence of a result was dependent upon another activity occurring (also known as proximate cause.) For example: But for the defendant's driving through a red light, the accident at the intersection would not have occurred. … [Read more...] about BUT FOR
BURGESS
A magistrate of a borough; generally, the chief officer of the corporation, who performs, within the borough, the same kind of duties which a mayor does in a city. In England, the word is sometimes applied to all the inhabitants of a borough, who are called burgesses sometimes it signifies the representatives of a borough in parliament. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about BURGESS
BURIAL INSURANCE
An insurance policy which pays for the cost of burying a deceased person. … [Read more...] about BURIAL INSURANCE
BURDEN OF PERSUASION
When a party bears the burden of proof it may be required to show or convince a judge or jury that their claim is valid and bona fide. … [Read more...] about BURDEN OF PERSUASION