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Terms for subject Law (8283 entries)
Conniving Thief CT
Connor and Lawson's Chancery Reports Con.&Law.
consanguinity - collateral The relationship that exists between persons who have the same ancestors, but who do not descend, or ascend, one from the other
consanguinity - collateral as between uncle and nephew
consanguinity - lineal The relationship that exists persons of whom one is descended in a direct line from the other, as between son, father, grandfather, and so upwards in the direct ascending line
consanguinity - lineal or between son, grandson, great-grandson, and so downwards in the direct descending line
consecutive sentence back to back sentences
consecutive sentence one punishment immediately after another
consecutive sentences Successive sentences, one beginning at the end of another, imposed against a person convicted of two or more violations
consent a written agreement to obey a decision or deal
consent decree stipulated judgment cyruss
conservatee Someone who can't take care of themselves and has a caretaker (called the "CONSERVATOR") who the court picked
conservator Someone picked by the court to either take care of someone who can't take care of themselves (called a "CONSERVATEE") or take care of that person's property , or both
conservatorship A court proceeding where a judge picks someone (a conservator) to take care of an adult's personal needs and/or his or her finances. For minors, see GUARDIANSHIP
consideration payment or fee in return for a service, benefit to promisor or detriment to promise
consideration The cause, price, or impelling influence which makes a party enter into a contract
Consistent Histories CH
consolidated con.
consolidation of actions When at least two cases that involve the same people are grouped together
Consortium Of Local Authorities Special Programme CLASP