The killing of a person as a result of an intent to inflict harm but without premeditation or prior planning. … [Read more...]
MUTATIS MUTANDIS
The necessary changes. This is a phrase of frequent practical occurrence, meaning that matters or things are generally the same, but to be altered, when necessary, as to names, offices, and the like. … [Read more...]
MURDER IN THE THIRD DEGREE
The killing of a person that is the result of the commission of a felonious act. … [Read more...]
MULTIPLE POINDING
In Scotch law. Double distress; a name given to an action, corresponding to proceedings by way of interpleader, which may be brought by a person in possession of goods claimed by different persons pretending a right thereto, calling the claimants and all others to settle their claims, so that the party who sues may be liable only "In once and single payment" Bell. Multiples et … [Read more...]
MUNICIPAL COURT
A local court that has limited authority, typically those such as traffic violations, minor civil and criminal matters. … [Read more...]