Corroborating Evidence - Law Dictionary Search Results
precatory
will not construe language to create a trust if the language is only precatory and there is no evidence that the language was intended to create a trust. Words such as with the hope that or it
search and seizure
The body of law that covers the issues of examining a person's property with the intention of finding evidence not in plain view (search) and taking possession of that property against the will of its owner or
seizure
: the seizing of property that involves meaningful interference with a person's possessory interest in it [ of evidence found in plain view] see also plain view b : the seizing of a person (as for arrest
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Credulity
Readiness of belief a disposition to believe on slight evidence
trust
shares retain the equitable title and continue to receive dividends and other distributions. They also receive certificates as evidence of their interest in the trust, which provides the holder with the rights of a shareholder except for
Conjecture
An opinion or judgment formed on defective or presumptive evidence probable inference surmise guess suspicion
Circumduce
To declare elapsed as the time allowed for introducing evidence
Bloody hand
hand stained with the blood of a deer which in the old forest laws of England was sufficient evidence of a mans trespass in the forest against venison
writ
in a different judgment [petitioned for a writ of error coram nobis on the ground that newly discovered evidence exonerated him] called also coram nobis writ of coram nobis writ of right 1 : a common-law writ
wiretapping
are to be monitored usually for purposes of criminal investigation by law enforcement officers NOTE: Wiretapping and wiretap evidence are strictly regulated under federal and state laws. An order authorizing wiretapping may be issued only when there
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