A contract that is commonly used or is standardized within an industry. May also refer to boilerplate terms which are fixed terms and conditions that are not subject to change. The fine print; see also an adhesion contract. … [Read more...] about STANDARD CONTRACT
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STALLAGE
The liberty or right of pitching or erecting stalls in fairs or markets, or the money paid for the same. 1 Steph. Comm. 664. … [Read more...] about STALLAGE
STANDARD DEDUCTION
Tax; A taxpayer is granted the option to choose a fixed amount as a deduction instead of itemizing their deductions. The amount of the standard deduction is determined by several factors including how many dependents are claimed by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's filing status and age. … [Read more...] about STANDARD DEDUCTION
STALLARIUS
In Saxon law. The prefectus stabuli, now master of the horse. Sometimes one who has a stall in a fair or market … [Read more...] about STALLARIUS
STANDARD OF CARE
The measure of care that a reasonable person should exercise under the circumstances. A person who does not meet the standard of care is potentially liable for an act of negligence. … [Read more...] about STANDARD OF CARE