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A person's children or descendents who are recognized as such under the law. … [Read more...] about LEGAL ISSUE

A right or a privilege that can be asserted in court and which will be upheld in a court of law. … [Read more...] about LEGAL RIGHT

When a case is at trial and the outcome of the case is in jeopardy and subject to an unbiased decision which has not been predetermined. A legal case where a jury is fixed, biased and will make a decision that is arbitrary means that jeopardy may not have attached. For example, if jurors are bribed to render a not guilty verdict, the freedom of a criminal defendant who is at … [Read more...] about LEGAL JEOPARDY

A secretary who has expertise with legal matters and course of business. … [Read more...] about LEGAL SECRETARY

Liability that is recognized under the law. One may be liable for monetary damages under contract but not for acts which may be rude, disrespectful or immoral but not illegal or in violation of civil or criminal law. … [Read more...] about LEGAL LIABILITY