A term that describes vigorous questioning, usually by the police of a suspect in custody. Other than providing his name and address, the suspect is not obligated to answer the questions, and the fact that he has remained silent generally cannot be used by the prosecution to help prove that he is guilty of a crime. If the suspect has asked for a lawyer, the police must cease … [Read more...]

A messenger between two parties; a go-between. Applied .to a broker, as the agent of both parties. 4 C. Rob. Adm. 204. … [Read more...]

In the civil law. The act by which, in consequence ot an agreement, the party bound declares that he will not be bound beyond a certain time. Wolff, Inst Nat … [Read more...]

1. A plea by which a person sued in respect to property disclaims any interest in it and demands that rival claimants shall litigate their titles between themselves and relieve him from responsibility. Bennett v. Wolverton, 24 Kan. ,286. See INTERPLEADER. 2. In Missouri, a statutory proceeding serving as a substitute for the action of replevin, by which a third person … [Read more...]

Leave from work that is granted under the Family and Medical Leave act that is staggered instead of continuous but is permissible, e.g. the recurrence of a dangerous condition. … [Read more...]