Lack of ability, legal qualification, or fitness to discharge the required duty In New York, the word "incompetency" is used in a special sense to designate the condition or legal status of a person who is unable or unfitted to manage his own affairs by reason of insanity, imbecility, or feeble-mind edness, and for Whom, therefore, a committee may be appointed; and such a … [Read more...] about INCOMPETENCY
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INCOMPETENCY PROCEEDING
A legal hearing to determine whether a party is legally competent is of sound mind and is able to proceed. … [Read more...] about INCOMPETENCY PROCEEDING
INCOMPETENT
Not capable. Unable to perform one's obligations and duties in a satisfactory manner. Insane. … [Read more...] about INCOMPETENT
INCOMPETENT EVIDENCE
Evidence which is not admissible at trial due to it not being relevant to answer the legal questions presented at trial. … [Read more...] about INCOMPETENT EVIDENCE
INCONCLUSIVE
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...] about INCONCLUSIVE