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Latin: In the civil law. A co-tutor, or co-guardian. Inst. 1, 24, I. … [Read more...] about CONTUTOR

Where the plaintiff's own negligence in an accident is partially responsible (the proximate cause) of the injury suffered. It is a common law defense to a claim based on negligence, an action in tort. A defendant to an accident lawsuit by a plaintiff may claim that the absolute defense that the plaintiff's own negligent conduct contributed to and may have been the primary cause … [Read more...] about CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE

In English law. Cognizance or jurisdiction. Conusance of pleas. Termes de la Ley. Connsanoc, claim of. See COGNIZANCE. … [Read more...] about CONUSANCE

Having power over something or to make something happen, e.g. to order, manage or restrict. … [Read more...] about CONTROL

Cognizant; acquainted with; having actual knowledge; as, if a party knowing of an agreement in which he has an interest makes no objection to it he is said to be conusant Co. Litt. 157. … [Read more...] about CONUSANT