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Harassment of a witness by legal counsel during questioning, where a witness is subjected to embarrassing or derisive questions where an answer is not expected and serve as argument posing as a question, e.g. who would believe any words coming out of your mouth? … [Read more...] about BADGERING THE WITNESS

In the law of contracts. One to whom goods are bailed; the party to whom personal property is delivered under a contract of bailment. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition contracts. One to whom goods are bailed. 2. His duties are to act in good faith he is bound to use extraordinary diligence in those contracts or bailments, where he alone receives the benefit, as in … [Read more...] about BAILEE

Consumer Law; The dishonest practice of trying to lure customers into a business establishment by publicizing an attractive offer but with no intention of delivering the goods advertised in the hope of selling the customer a more expensive item. For example, an electronics store advertises a $500 television as being 50% off and claims that they were sold out of that model just … [Read more...] about BAIT AND SWITCH

In English law. A term formerly used in conveyances and also in pleading; it imports a yard at the back part of or behind a house, and belonging thereto. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition estates. In England this term was formerly used in conveyances and even in pleadings, and is still, adhered to with reference to ancient descriptions in deeds, in continuing the … [Read more...] about BACKSIDE

The bad business practices of a company that become known to investors and others which can result in the loss of customers, business relationships and ultimately revenues. … [Read more...] about BADWILL