The method of property distribution when a person dies intestate or without a valid will. State law governs who receives the property, usually first to the closest surviving relatives and then outwards if none exist. In most states, the surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings, nieces and nephews are potential distributees under the will in such order. … [Read more...]

Business activity occurring between two states, buying or selling or moving products, services or funds. The regulation of interstate commerce is within the federal government's purview allowing them to ensure that there is a free flow of commerce between the states. … [Read more...]

An agreement made between states or jurisdictions regarding something that is of mutual interest, such as a law to enforce. … [Read more...]

A space of time between two periods. When a person is unable to perform an act at any two given periods, but in the interval he has performed such act, as when a man is found to be insane in the months of January and March, and he enters into a contract or makes a will in the interval, in February, he will be presumed to have been insane at that time; and the onus will lie to … [Read more...]

To enter or intrude in between two or more people or parties, usually referring to the entrance of an additional party into a lawsuit. … [Read more...]