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A rule that still a majority of states subscribe to in which one spouse seeking the divorce must allege and prove that the other spouse is at fault for making the marriage untenable. Traditional fault grounds for divorce are adultery, cruelty, abandonment or desertion, confinement in prison, insanity and physical incapacity. Many states now have no-fault divorce in which no … [Read more...] about FAULT DIVORCE

1. The lessee of a farm. It is said that every lessee for life or years, although it be but of a small house and land is called "farmer." This word implies no mystery, except it be that of husbandman. Cunningham; Cowell. 2. A husbandman or agriculturist; one who cultivates a farm, whether the land be his own or another's. 3. One who assumes the collection of the public … [Read more...] about FARMER

An injury that results in the death of the victim. … [Read more...] about FATAL INJURY

In old English law. A favorer or supporter of others; an abettor. Cowell; Jacob. A partisan. One who encouraged resistance to the execution of process. In Spanish law. Accomplice; the person who aids or assists another in the commission of a crime. … [Read more...] about FAUTOR

The amount of money to which immediate family members are able to take from an estate going through the early process of probate, which enables the family to sustain itself financially, such as the support of the surviving spouse and children. The amount is set forth by the state. … [Read more...] about FAMILY ALLOWANCE