An assault that was either unprovoked or that did not result in physical bodily harm. … [Read more...] about SIMPLE ASSAULT
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SIMULATION
In the civil law. Misrepresentation or concealment of the truth; as where parties pretend to perform a transaction different from that in which they really are engaged. Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about SIMULATION
SIMPLE BATTERY
A criminal offense involving the physical touching, harm and injury to another person. … [Read more...] about SIMPLE BATTERY
SIMULTANEOUS
Happening at the same time. … [Read more...] about SIMULTANEOUS
SIMPLE CONTRACT
One, the evidence of which is merely oral, or in writing, not under seal, nor of record. 2. As contracts of this nature are frequently entered into without thought or proper deliberation, the law requires that there be some good cause, consideration or motive, before they can be enforced in the courts. The party making the promise must have obtained some advantage, or the party … [Read more...] about SIMPLE CONTRACT