In Spanish law. A summons or citation, issued by authority of a judge, requiring the person to whom it is addressed to appear before the tribunal at a designated day and hour. … [Read more...]

Emotional trauma, pain and suffering as a result of the experience of a harmful incident that was the result of the negligent or intentional act of another person or party. It is the basis for damages being awarded and no actual physical harm is required to be experienced by the plaintiff in order to recover for emotional distress damages, e.g. sexual harassment and defamation … [Read more...]

To indict; to prefer a charge against; to accuse. … [Read more...]

The species of mental aberration produced by a violent excitement of the emotions or passions, though the reasoning faculties may remain unimpaired. See INSANITY. … [Read more...]

In French law. Equitable conversion. When property covered by the regime dotal is sold, the proceeds of the sale must be reinvested for the benefit of the wife. It is the duty of the purchaser to see that the price is so reinvested. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 557. … [Read more...]