These clauses are void in most states it is usually a lease provision which absolves a landlord from responsibility for all damages and injuries that occur on the rented premises included those caused by the landlord. … [Read more...]

The vested remainder. … [Read more...]

Evidence which would tend to indicate the innocence of the defendant. The prosecution is required to provide exculpatory evidence to the defendant even if the defendant does not request it (and may not be aware it exists.) … [Read more...]

Lat. The doing or following up of a thing; the doing a thing completely or thoroughly; management or administration. In old practice. Execution; the final process in an action. Executio bonorum. In old English law. Management or administration of goods. Ad ecclesxam et ad amicos pertinebit executio bonorum, the execution of the goods shall belong to the church and to the … [Read more...]

Forgiveable. Pardonable. Able to be forgiven, e.g. not having to complete or make payment under an agreement. Admitting of excuse or palliation. As used in the law this word implies that the act or omission spoken of is on Its face unlawful wrong or liable to entail loss or disadvantage on the person chargeable but that the circumstances attending it were such as to constitute … [Read more...]