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Adverse authority
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prescription
by the law of a jurisdiction [gained title by ] see also easement by prescription at easement compare adverse possession at possession 2 in the civil law of Louisiana a : the running of a period of … a fee by long-term, continuous, open, and hostile use and possession as determined by the law of a jurisdiction [gained title by ] see also easement by prescription at easement compare adverse possession at possession 2 in
Confession
SCC 478 (503): 1994 SCC (Cri) 1552. [Evidence Act, 1872, s. 24] Includes any statement wholly or partly adverse to the person who made it, whether made to a person in authority or not and whether made
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Ragging
a junior student. The cause of indulging in ragging is deriving a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by the seniors over their juniors or freshers, President v. J. Mission v. Cabinet Secretary, AIR … and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of a fresher or a junior student. The cause of indulging in ragging
question
his testimony "Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 611(c)"] NOTE: Leading questions are permitted in direct examination of an adverse witness or one who is a child or has a communication disorder. They are ordinarily permitted in cross-examination. … or tribunal [appealed the decision on the certified question] federal question : a question that falls under the jurisdiction of a federal court because it requires a resolution of the construction or application of federal law see
judgment
[kÄ g-nō-vit-] : an acknowledgment by a debtor of the existence of a debt with agreement that an adverse judgment may be entered without notice or a hearing : confession of judgment consent judgment : a judgment … so formed business judgment : a decision by a person or body (as a board of directors) having authority to act on behalf of a business and usually marked by reasonableness and the exercise of due care
Limitation of actions and prosecutions
5 Anne, c. 16.' As to real property, there are four general cases when the possession is not adverse, viz.:--1st, when both parties claim under the same title; 2ndly, when the possession of the one is consistent … act done in pursuance or execution or intended execution of any Act of Parliament, or public duty or authority, or any neglect or default in execution thereof, are limited to six months [(English) Public Authorities Protection Act,
Judgment
and has to be tried on merits but the order of the Trial Judge rejecting the objections doubtless adversely affects a valuable right of the defendant who, if his objections are valid, is entitled to get the … ascertation whether there has been a determination of any right or liability, Shanti Kumar R. Canji v. Home Insurance Co. of New York, AIR 1974 SC 1719 (1722): (1974) 2 SCC 387: (1975) 1 SCR 550. [Letters
preclude
litigated esp. by collateral estoppel or res judicata [the Civil Service Reform Act provides the exclusive address for adverse federal employment actions and thus s claims brought under the Tort Claims Act "National Law Journal"] pre·clu·sion [-klü-zhən] … exclude by necessary consequence [the requirement of a marriage ceremony s the creation of common-law marriages in this jurisdiction]: as a : to prevent (a party) from litigating an action or claim esp. by collateral estoppel or
hearing
has reasonable opportunity to prepare, the assistance of counsel, the right to present evidence, the opportunity to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and often the right to a jury fat·i·co hearing [fa-ti-kō-] : a hearing sometimes held prior to … may be presented on the matter at issue to be decided by a person or body having decision-making authority compare trial NOTE: The purpose of a hearing is to provide the opportunity for each side of a
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