After death; as, an examination post mortem, is an examination made of a dead body to ascertain the cause of death; an inquisition post mortem, is one made by the coroner. … [Read more...] about POST MORTEM
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POSTAL RULE
Contract law rule which makes an exception to the rule that acceptance can only occur when the offeree directly communicates with the offeror. See Mailbox Rule. … [Read more...] about POSTAL RULE
POSITIVE LAW
Law actually and specifically enacted or adopted by proper authority for the government of an organized jural society. "A 'law" in the sense in which that term is employed in jurisprudence, is enforced by a sovereign political authority. It is thus distinguished not only from all rules which, like the principles of morality and the so-called laws of honor and of fashion, are … [Read more...] about POSITIVE LAW
POSSIBILITY OF REVERTER
The chance or possibility that an estate will revert to the grantor should specific conditions occur. … [Read more...] about POSSIBILITY OF REVERTER
POSITIVE TESTIMONY
Testimony which asserts that something is true or that an act or event took place. … [Read more...] about POSITIVE TESTIMONY