Avoidance - Law Dictionary Search Results
last clear chance
plaintiff in putting himself or herself in peril will not bar recovery from a defendant who could have avoided injuring or killing the plaintiff by the use of ordinary care called also discovered peril
loss mitigation
loss mitigation a process to avoid foreclosure; the lender tries to help a borrower who has been unable to make loan payments and is
mitigation of damages
"D'Aries v. Schell, 644 A.2d 134 (1994)"] ;also : an affirmative defense based on this doctrine called also avoidable consequences 2 : a reduction in the amount of damages awarded a party
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multiplicity
that can be corrected without dismissal of the case. 2 : a great number [joinder is allowed to avoid a of actions]
new value
as a contemporaneous exchange for new value and not as satisfaction for a preexisting debt may not be avoided by a trustee in bankruptcy as a voidable preference.
nisi
nisi [Latin, unless] : taking effect at a later specified time unless previously modified or avoided by cause shown, further proceedings, or a condition fulfilled [an order ] compare absolute
piracy
] b : the unauthorized use, interception, or receipt of encoded communications (as satellite cable programming) esp. to avoid paying fees for use [the statute's purpose is to proscribe the of programming signals "United States v. Harrell,
pre-foreclosure sale
pre-foreclosure sale allows a defaulting borrower to sell the mortgaged property to satisfy the loan and avoid foreclosure. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
proper lookout
proper lookout : the due degree of vigilance expected of the operator of a vehicle or train in avoiding collisions with vehicles or pedestrians
in status
that status. Being aware of the requirements and possible consequences will make it more likely that you can avoid problems with maintaining your status. Every visa is issued for a particular purpose and for a specific class
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