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EXTRAORDINARY FEES

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Typically referred to in estate administration cases where an attorney may claim fees for work on behalf of the state that is beyond the typical legal services provided for estate administration. The award of this claim is court approved and proof must be submitted by the attorney to justify the award of these fees. … [Read more...]

EXTRAORDINARY GAIN

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In account, profit that is earned that is not by ordinary operations. … [Read more...]

EXTRAORDINARY LOSS

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An unusual loss that is not from ordinary operations, such as from a natural disaster. … [Read more...]

EXTRAORDINARY REMEDY

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A remedy that is attempted to be fashioned in equity when the ordinary remedy would not be sufficient. … [Read more...]

EXTRAORDINARY RISK

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More risk than is usually necessary for a particular action or activity. … [Read more...]

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