When answering a lawsuit, a defendant denies each and every allegation in the complaint without denying any specific allegation in particular. … [Read more...] about GENERAL DENIAL
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GENERAL RETAINER
Money that is given to an attorney for legal services to be rendered and from which money will be drawn as services are provided. … [Read more...] about GENERAL RETAINER
GENERATION SKIPPING TRANSFER
When property is inherited by a grandchild or other relative which skips a generation, e.g. son or daughter. … [Read more...] about GENERATION SKIPPING TRANSFER
GENERAL ELECTION
An election that takes place that concerns an entire state and the offices governing the entire state, as opposed to a local election. … [Read more...] about GENERAL ELECTION
GENERAL SHIP
One which is employed by the master or owners, on a particular voyage, and is hired by a number of persons, unconnected with each other, to convey their respective goods to the place of destination. 2. This contract, although usually made with the master, and not with the owners, is considered in law to be made with them also, and that both he and they are separately bound to … [Read more...] about GENERAL SHIP