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EVICTION

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The removal of a tenant (commercial or residential) from rental property by a law enforcement officer. In order to do so, a landlord must first file a case in landlord tenant court based upon some valid legal reason, for example, breach of the lease agreement for non-payment of rent. Once the landlord wins the lawsuit for eviction, also known as an unlawful detainer, the … [Read more...]

EUTHANASIA

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A mercy killing; to hasten the death of a terminally ill individual who is usually suffering from great pain. … [Read more...]

EVIDENCE

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The proof which may be admitted that is both (i) relevant to the case in determining whether or not something is more or less true, and (ii) is reliable, that it can be authenticated. Evidence includes objects, photographs, documents, witness testimony, government records, laboratory reports and more. The Federal Rules of Evidence govern what may be admissible at trial. See … [Read more...]

EVIDENCE OF DEBT

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A term applied to written instruments or securities for the payment of money, importing on their face the existence of a debt 1 Rev. St N. Y. p. 599, … [Read more...]

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