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GOVERNING LAW

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Typically refers to contracts, the law which is to govern the contract's terms in the event a dispute should arise. Usually the state law is set within a contract in a choice of law clause. … [Read more...]

GOVERNMENT

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1. The regulation, restraint, supervision, or control which is exercised upon the individual members of an organized jural society by those invested with the supreme political authority, for the good and welfare of the body politic; or the act of exercising supreme political power or control. 2. The system of polity in a state; that form of fundamental rules and principles by … [Read more...]

GOOD SAMARITAN RULE

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A rule where a person who comes upon and, in good faith, aids an injured stranger is limited in liability for any further injuries that the injured person may suffer. This is done to encourage good Samaritans to act without fear of lawsuits as a result of questionably negligent acts during a time of emergency and made with best of intentions. … [Read more...]

GOVERNMENTAL

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Referring to or involving the government. … [Read more...]

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