In the civil law. A notification to a party that some step in a legal proceeding is asked or will be taken. Particularly, a notice given by the party taking an appeal, to the other party, that the court above will hear the appeal. In Scotch law. A formal written notice, drawn by a notary, to be served on a party against whom a stranger has acquired a right or claim; e.g., the … [Read more...]

Within the space of a year. Cod. 5, 9, 2. Intra annate tcmpus. Id. 6, 80, 19. … [Read more...]

An intervener is a person who voluntarily interposes In an action or other proceeding with the leave of the court … [Read more...]

An act or event which occurs after the initial act which would have caused injury or damages. The result of this second act absolves the first actor from liability or responsibility. For example, a man shoots an arrow at another but a car strikes and kills the victim prior to the arrow reaching the target. … [Read more...]

See intervening act. … [Read more...]