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WRONGFUL

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That which is not right or proper. Infringing upon the rights of another. … [Read more...]

WRIT PRO RETORNO HABENDO

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remedies, practice. The name of a writ which re-cites that the defendant was summoned to appear to answer the plaintiff in a plea whereof he took the cattle of the said plaintiff, specifying them, and that the said plaintiff afterwards made default, wherefore it was then considered that the said plaintiff and his pledges of prosecuting should be in mercy and that the said … [Read more...]

WRONGFUL ACT

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An act that is unlawful or tortious and causes harm to another person. … [Read more...]

WRITE DOWN

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To reduce in value or to lower a price. … [Read more...]

WRONGFUL DEATH

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A tort claim whereby the plaintiff seeks extensive damages from a defendant who, due to negligence, caused the death of a person close to the plaintiff, usually a spouse or close relative. … [Read more...]

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