Hearsay evidence. That which was heard from another person. … [Read more...] about SECONDHAND EVIDENCE
SECONDHAND EVIDENCE
SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
A homicide crime that is the result of (a) dangerous conduct or a (b) intentional but not premeditated killing nor one committed in the heat of passion. It is more severe than manslaughter. … [Read more...] about SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
SECONDARY PARTY
A person or party who is responsible to pay a debt when the first or primary party fails to do so. A secondary guarantor on a loan. … [Read more...] about SECONDARY PARTY
SECONDARY MEANING
A trademark law term which means a mark that is not inherently distinctive (for example it is descriptive of something, like Hot and Tasty as opposed to being a unique word) and it becomes protected after developing a secondary meaning as a result of a great amount of exposure in the general public and usage in the marketplace. For example, Ben & Jerry's ice cream are … [Read more...] about SECONDARY MEANING
SECONDARY LIABILITY
An indirect liability that is subject to and second to the primary or principal liability. … [Read more...] about SECONDARY LIABILITY