Unintentional or unavoidable losses, damages or injuries that occur as a result of an action. … [Read more...] about COLLATERAL DAMAGE
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COITUS
In medical jurisprudence. Sexual intercourse; carnal copulation. … [Read more...] about COITUS
COLLATERAL DESCENDANT
A relative who is a descendent of a brother or sister of an ancestor, e.g. a niece, nephew, or cousin. … [Read more...] about COLLATERAL DESCENDANT
COJUDICES
Lat. In old English law. Associate judges having equality of power with others. … [Read more...] about COJUDICES
COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL
Also known as issue preclusion whereby a final judgment on the merits of an action preclude the parties from re-litigating the same issues that were or could have been raised in the adjudicated action. Hence, a party can file an appeal or action regarding against the same party but for a different issue than the one that has been decided. This will more commonly occur when a … [Read more...] about COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL