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In the civil law. To recover anything from a person by virtue of the judgment of a court or judicial sentence. At common law. To dispossess, or turn out of the possession of lands by process of law. Also to recover land by judgment at law. "If the land is evicted, no rent shall be paid." 10 Coke, 128a. … [Read more...] about EVICT

European Union currency established January 1, 2002. … [Read more...] about EURO

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...] about EVICTION

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

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...] about EVIDENCE