SUBSTANTIVE

Of substance. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIVE

To verify as fact, to establish as fact through the production of evidence. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIATE

Where a party in a contract performs on the overwhelming majority of the contract but, through no fault of its own, cannot complete the entire performance as specified and may deviate slightly from that which was agreed. A court may award such a party compensation since a denial for a minor breach would bring about an unfair result. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE

Evidence that is sufficient and adequate to support the proposition that the evidence is supporting. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

A sum, assessed by way of damages, which is worth having; opposed to nominal damages, which are assessed to satisfy a bare legal right. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES