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In Louisiana, this term is used to signify the demand which the defendant institutes in consequence of that which the plaintiff has brought against him. Code of Pr. art. 374. Vide Cross action. … [Read more...] about DEMAND IN RECONVENTION

French. Half; the half. Used chiefly In composition. As to demi "Mark," "Official," "Vill," see those titles. … [Read more...] about DEMI

At trial, evidence used in a demonstration to prove a fact, e.g. pictures, video, drawings, etc. … [Read more...] about DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE

A letter sent by an attorney demanding some type of action, payment or other action, e.g. a demand letter sent to a debtor to pay a creditor an amount due within 30 days or a case will be filed against the debtor. … [Read more...] about DEMAND LETTER

This word is used in ancient records for a moiety, or one half. DEMIES. In some universities and colleges this term is synonymous with scholars. Boyle on Charities, 129. … [Read more...] about DEMIDIETAS