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An officer of a court of justice who has charge of the clerical part of its business, who keeps its records and seal, issues process, enters judgments and or … [Read more...] about CLERK OF THE COURT

Landlord-Tenant a nonrefundable fee charged by a landlord to clean and make the rented premises ready for use prior to the tenant moving in. This fee may be charged by a landlord even if the premises was left in perfect condition. Some states have made these fees illegal but many states are silent on this issue. The fee is usually used when needed (and justified) and is taken … [Read more...] about CLEANING FEE

In old Scotch practice. A solemn form of words prescribed by law, and used in criminal cases, as in pleas of wrong and unlaw. … [Read more...] about CLEP AND CALL

The period which must be spent by a law-student in the office of a practising attorney before admission to the bar. 1 Tidd, Pr. 61, et seq. In re Dunn, 43 N. J. Law, 359, 39 Am. Rep. 600. In old English practice. The art of drawing pleadings,and entering them on record in Latin, in the ancient court hand; otherwise called "skill of pleading in actions at the common law." … [Read more...] about CLERKSHIP

1. Free of ambiguity or vagueness. Obvious. 2. Lacking any impediment to accomplishing something. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Plain; evident; free from doubt or conjecture; also, unincumbered; free from deductions or drawbacks. Clear annnal valne. The net yearly value to the possessor of the property, over and above taxes, interest on mortgages, and other … [Read more...] about CLEAR