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FRYTHE

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Sax. In old English law. A plain between woods. Co. Litt. 56. An arm of the sea, or a strait between two lands. Cowell. … [Read more...]

FRIVOLOUS POSITION

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An insincere and dishonest position that has no merit that may be meant to harass, inconvenience or frustrate an opposing party. … [Read more...]

FRUIT OF THE POISONOUS TREE

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A criminal law doctrine where evidence that is discovered as a result of misconduct or a violation of a defendant's constitutional rights (e.g. a forced confession) is deemed inadmissible. For example, if a criminal suspect is beaten and then confesses to stealing a television set and provides its location, if the police recover the television set it would be inadmissible since … [Read more...]

FRUITS OF CRIME

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The benefits resulting from a criminal act, such as the money stolen from a bank. … [Read more...]

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