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PROPRIETORSHIP

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An unincorporated business that is owned by one person, also known as a sole proprietorship. The law typically provides for unlimited personal liability for sole proprietorships. … [Read more...]

PROSECUTION

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crim. law. The means adopted to bring a supposed offender to justice and punishment by due course of law. 2. Prosecutions are carried on in the name of the government, and have for their principal object the security and happiness of the people in general. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. A criminal action; a proceeding instituted and carried on by … [Read more...]

PROPERTY OWNER

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The owner of property, personal or real property. The holder of title. … [Read more...]

PROPRIA PERSONA

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In his own person. It is a rule in pleading that pleas to the jurisdiction of the court must be pleaded in propria persona, because, if pleaded by attorney, they admit the jurisdiction, as an attorney is an officer of the court, and he is presumed to plead after having obtained leave, which admits the jurisdiction. Lawes on Pl. 91. 2. An appearance may be in propria persona, … [Read more...]

PROPERTY SETTLEMENT

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The division of property that was owned or acquired by partners in marriage during the course of their marriage. … [Read more...]

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