Legal points and legal authorities; the basis in law and fact that comprises of an argument in a lawsuit. Typically a memorandum of law I included with a brief made in a persuasive argument to court that lists all the statutes, relevant case law and precedent that supports the party's position in the case. … [Read more...] about POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
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POLITICAL QUESTION
A question presented for the court which it declines to answer on the basis that another branch of government, the executive or legislative branch, is the more appropriate body to analyze the issues and formulate an answer. … [Read more...] about POLITICAL QUESTION
POISON
crim. law. Those substances which, when applied to the organs of the body, are capable of altering or destroying, in a majority of cases, some or all of the functions necessary to life, are called poisons. 3 Fodere, Traite de Med. Leg. 449; Guy, Med. Jur. 520. 2. When administered with a felonious intent of committing , murder, if. death ensues, it is murder the most … [Read more...] about POISON
POLITICIAN
A person engaged in politics, usually referring to one who is running for or in public office. … [Read more...] about POLITICIAN
POISON PILL
A strategy by a company to avoid a hostile takeover where the company offers low-price stock to its current shareholders which makes it far more expensive for another company to buy the stock as an outsider. … [Read more...] about POISON PILL