descent, distribution. Those who descend from one and the same common ancestor, but not from one another; thus brothers and sisters are collateral to each other; the uncle and the nephew are collateral kinmen, and cousins are the same. The term collateral is used in opposition to the phrase lineal kinsmen. … [Read more...] about COLLATERAL KINSMEN
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COHABITATION
Living together; living together as husband and wife. Cohabitation means having the same habitation, not a sojourn, a habit of visiting or remaining for a time; there must be something more than mere meretricious intercourse. Cohseredes una persona censentur, propter unitatem juris quod habent. Co. Litt. 168. Co heirs are deemed as one person, on account of the unity of right … [Read more...] about COHABITATION
COLLABORATION
A joint or cooperative agreement or effort. … [Read more...] about COLLABORATION
COLLATERAL NEGLIGENCE
Negligence by an employee as a result of a careless or negligent act or omission. … [Read more...] about COLLATERAL NEGLIGENCE
COHAERES
Lat. In civil and old English law. A co-heir, or joint heir. … [Read more...] about COHAERES