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UMKC L. Rev.

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University Missouri-Kansas City Law Review … [Read more...]

ULTERIOR MOTIVE

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A hidden or concealed motive that is different than the one that is apparent. … [Read more...]

UMPIRAGE

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The decision of an umpire. The word "umpirage," in reference to an umpire, is the same as the word "award," in reference to arbitrators; but "award" is commonly applied to the decision of the umpire also. … [Read more...]

ULTIMA RATIO

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Latin meaning The last argument ; the last resort; the means last to be resorted to. The last will of a testator is to be fulfilled according to his true intention. … [Read more...]

UMPIRE

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(A) Another term for an arbiter or arbitrator. It is also used to resolve arbitration proceedings where the original arbitrators (there may be more than one) cannot unanimously agree upon a decision or award. (B) A person selected by two or more arbitrators. When they are authorize to do so by the submission of the parties, and they cannot agree as to the subject-matter … [Read more...]

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