A paper ballot is used when there is a problem as to whether a voter is entitled to vote. In the event that the vote is very close, provisional ballots will then be evaluated to make a determination as to whether the voter was, in fact, entitled to vote in the election. … [Read more...]

The immediate cause which connects a tortious act to the consequences and damages for which a defendant would be responsible. The relationship between cause and effect. An action or event which is directly responsible for producing the end result and, if it was not present, the end result would not have occurred. The cause which is responsible for the end result happening. … [Read more...]

A document that establishes that a U.S. patent has been officially filed and prevents second comers from filing a patent claiming a new invention of the same nature. It is inexpensive and preserves the rights of the person filing to investigate whether completing the full application is financially worthwhile. It is much easier to prepare and file than a complete patent … [Read more...]

Kindred between two persons. Dig. 38, 16, 8. Proximus est sui nemo antecedit, supremus est quem nemo sequitur. He is next whom no one precedes; he is last whom no one follows. Dig. 50, 16, 92. … [Read more...]

Temporary remedy granted by a court of law that … [Read more...]