Colonies, dependencies.. 2. By plantation is also meant a farm. … [Read more...] about PLANTATIONS
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PLAIN ERROR RULE
The rule which sets forth the standard to require an appellate court to reverse a conviction of a lower court and order a new trial as a result of an error that is obvious and in plain sight. … [Read more...] about PLAIN ERROR RULE
PLAT
A map of a piece of land, in which are marked the courses and distances of the different lines, and the quantity of land it contains. 2. Such a plat may be given in evidence in ascertaining the position of the land, and what is included, and may serve to settle the figure of a survey, and correct mistakes. … [Read more...] about PLAT
PLAIN LANGUAGE
The simple, literal meaning of words without resorting to additional explanations. The meaning of words on their face. … [Read more...] about PLAIN LANGUAGE
PLAT, OR PLOT
A map, or representation on paper, of a piece of land subdivided into lots, with streets, alleys, etc., usually drawn to a scale. McDaniel v. Mace, 47 … [Read more...] about PLAT, OR PLOT