Trickery. See deceit. … [Read more...] about DECEPTION
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DECLARATION
A written and signed statement made under oath, which includes the date and place where made. May also include a statement that asserts that the facts and representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In pleading. The first of the pleadings on the part of the plaintiff in an action at law, being a formal and methodical specification of the facts and … [Read more...] about DECLARATION
DECLINATION
In Scotch law. A plea to the jurisdiction, on the ground that the judge is interested in the suit. … [Read more...] about DECLINATION
DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING
Fraudulent advertising, consumer fraud, designed to induce the purchase of a good or service based upon fraudulent and misleading claims. … [Read more...] about DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING
DECLARATION AGAINST INTEREST
An exception to the hearsay rule of evidence. When a witness who is not a party to the lawsuit is unable or unavailable to testify, a statement made by that witness that is against the best interests of the witness (e.g. a statement that might incriminate the witness in another crime, a statement that could cause embarrassment and humiliation to the witness) may be admissible. … [Read more...] about DECLARATION AGAINST INTEREST