When a court directs that a verdict must occur based upon essential facts presented or not presented in court. For example, the court may stop a case from proceeding after it is determined that an essential fact required to prove a case can never be proven. This is usually the case where a plaintiff presents all facts and evidence and the defendant moves the court to render a … [Read more...] about DIRECTED VERDICT
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DIPLOMATICS
The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings and documents; the art of judging of ancient charters, public documents, diplomas, etc., and discriminating the true from the false. Webster. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATICS
DIRECTION
1. The act of governing; management; superintendence. Also the body of persons (called "directors") who are charged with the management and administration of a corporation or institution. 2. The charge or Instruction given by the court to a jury upon a point of law arising or Involved In the case, to be by them applied to the facts In evidence. 3. The clause of a bill in equity … [Read more...] about DIRECTION
DIPSOMANIAC
A person subject to dipsomania. One who has an irresistible desire for alcoholic liquors. See INSANITY. … [Read more...] about DIPSOMANIAC
DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS
See living will. … [Read more...] about DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS