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CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE

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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...]

CONUSANCE

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

CONTROL

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

CONUSANT

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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...]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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A drug or other substance that has been restricted by federal or state law and illegal for sale unless, depending upon the substance, it may be prescribed by a physician. Government control has been deemed necessary due to the potentially dangerous, addictive or other potentially harmful nature of the substance. … [Read more...]

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