Evidence which is not admissible at trial due to it not being relevant to answer the legal questions presented at trial. … [Read more...]

What does not put an end to a thing. Inconclusive presumptions are those which may be overcome by opposing proof; for example, the law presumes that he who possesses personal property is the owner of it, but evidence is allowed to contradict this presumption, and show who is the true owner. That which may be disproved or rebutted; not shutting out further proof or … [Read more...]

Not consistent, two or more items that are not the same or are contradictory. Mutually repugnant or contradictory; contrary, the one to the other, so that both cannot stand, but the acceptance or establishment of the one implies the abrogation or abandonment of the other; as, in speaking of "inconsistent defenses," or the repeal by a statute of "all laws inconsistent herewith." … [Read more...]

Latin: In the civil law. Unadvisedly; unintentionally. Dig. 28, 4, L … [Read more...]

A clause in a contract that cannot be contested or challenged after the passage of a period of time. … [Read more...]