Introduction to Paralegal Studies

By cathomas379, Oct 2009

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Acceptance	A response to an offer that expresses an intention to be bound by all terms of the offer.
Administrative law	Rules, regulations, orders, and decisions made by administrative agencies.
Beyond a reasonable doubt	The burden of proof in a criminal action.
Agency	A form of representation by which an agent represents a principal with the respect to the principal’s dealings with third parties.
Agent	A person who represents someone else, known as a principal, with respect to the principal’s dealings with third parties.
Appellate court	A court of appeals that reviews the record of what took place at trial.
Associate	A lawyer who is an employee of a private law firm.
Assumption of risk	A defense to a claim involving negligence or strict liability that bars recovery of the injured party if that party knew of the risks involved and voluntarily proceeded n the fact of such truth.
Attorney General	A lawyer whose office provides legal services to a state government; also refers to the lawyer who heads the US Dept. of Justice.
Bankruptcy	A legal proceeding that affords protection from creditors to a financially trouble individual or business.

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