A woman who has borne a child; a female parent; correlative to "son" or "daughter." The term may also include a woman who is pregnant. Mother-in-law. The mother of one's wife or of one's husband. … [Read more...] about MOTHER
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MOTHER-IN-LAW
In Latin socrus. The mother of one's wife, or of one's husband. … [Read more...] about MOTHER-IN-LAW
MOTION
(A) During a lawsuit or litigation, it is one party's request to the court for an order or action of a certain kind. Motions may be written or oral. (B) During a lawsuit, one of the parties requests that the judge make a decision (an order or ruling) so as to resolve some procedural or other issue that may have arisen during the course of the litigation. A motion can be written … [Read more...] about MOTION
MORTIS CAUSA
Latin: By reason of death; in contemplation of death. Thus used in the phrase "Donatio mortis causa"9 (q.) Mortis momentum est ultimnm vita) momentum. The last moment of life is the moment of death. Terrill v. Public Adm'r, 4 Bradf. Sur. (N. Y.) 245, 250. … [Read more...] about MORTIS CAUSA
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL
When a party makes a motion or request of court to vacate a judgment after it has been entered and order a new trial. Typically this occurs when significant legal errors occurred (which may have been committed by the judge) or the evidence presented was clearly insufficient to support the verdict reached by a jury. … [Read more...] about MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL