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An ordinary verdict which announces which party has won a case. … [Read more...] about GENERAL VERDICT

pleading. A plea which traverses or denies at once the whole indictment or declaration, without offering any special matter, to evade it. It is called the general issue, because, by importing an absolute and general denial of what is alleged in the indictment or declaration, it amounts at once to an issue. 2 Bl. Com. 305. 2. The general issue in criminal cases, is, not guilty. … [Read more...] about GENERAL ISSUE

A written statement where the seller of property agrees to defend claims of title on a deed of property that is granted to a grantee. … [Read more...] about GENERAL WARRANTY

Having the power to hear all different types of cases in court and not limited in scope, e.g. small claims court. … [Read more...] about GENERAL JURISDICTION

Where the grantor of real property asserts to have title to the property and where a grantee can hold the grantor liable for defects in title. … [Read more...] about GENERAL WARRANTY DEED