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PRETRIAL DISCOVERY

The process of discovery of evidence taking place after a lawsuit is filed but prior to trial, frequently through the use of motion practice. … [Read more...] about PRETRIAL DISCOVERY

When attorneys and the parties meet prior to trial, either to discuss terms of settlement or to discuss a schedule for trial and matters of evidentiary proceedings. … [Read more...] about PRETRIAL HEARING

PRETENSE

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See FALSE PRETENSE. … [Read more...] about PRETENSE

PRETRIAL INTERVENTION

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A program which concerns minor crimes and minor criminal defendants where they are given an opportunity to avoid conviction via an agreement to successfully complete a probationary period to show that they are able to correct their criminal behavior. … [Read more...] about PRETRIAL INTERVENTION

PRETENSED RIGHT, OR TITLE

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Where one is in possession of land, and another, who is out of possession, claims and sues for it Here the pretensed right er title is said to be in him who so claims and sues for the same. Mod. Cas. 302. Preteased title statute. The English statute 32 Hen. VIII. c. 9, … [Read more...] about PRETENSED RIGHT, OR TITLE

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