civil law. Among the Romans these were persons whose functions somewhat resembled the brokers of modern commercial nations. … [Read more...]

Temporary; preliminary; tentative; taken or done by way of precaution or ad interim. Provisional assignees. In the former practice in bankruptcy in England. Assignees to whom the property of a bankrupt was assigned until the regular or permanent assignees were appointed by the creditors. Provisional committee. A committee appointed for a temporary occasion. Provisional … [Read more...]

Within the vicinity of, close or near with regard to time, space and relationship. A causal connection. Immediate; nearest; next in order. Proximate cause. The proximate cause is the efficient cause, the one that necessarily sets the other causes in operation. The causes that are merely incidental or instruments of a superior or controlling agency are not the proximate causes … [Read more...]

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...]