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civil law. Goods voluntarily abandoned by their owner; he must, however, leave them, not only sine spe revertendi, but also sine animzo revertendi; his intention to abandon them may be inferred by the great length of time during which he may have been out of possession, without any attempt to regain them. … [Read more...] about DERELICTO

Immigration Law: Based upon certain requirements, a child who possesses a green card may automatically acquire citizenship if he or she lives in the united states when both parents become U.S. citizens. … [Read more...] about DERIVATION OF CITIZENSHIP

Latin, meaning The power which is derived cannot be greater than that from which it is derived. … [Read more...] about DERIVATIVA POTESTAS NON POTEST ESSE MAJOR PRIMITIVA

When one party questions the other party or a witness during prior to trial. This is often conducted in an office outside of court and all the questions and answers (under oath) are recorded by a court reporter or stenographer. With more frequency, depositions are now being videotaped. Deposition testimony may be used at trial for various purposes, including to refresh the … [Read more...] about DEPOSITION

In Spanish law; Deposit; the species of bailment so called. Schm. Civil Law, 193. … [Read more...] about DEPOSITO