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proof of claim
proof of claim :a written statement that sets forth a claim against a bankrupt debtor or the probate estate of a deceased debtor
proof of loss
proof of loss :a statement submitted to an insurer setting forth a loss that the insured expects to be covered ;also : proof that such a loss has occurred
public records exception
admission into evidence of records, reports, statements, or data compilations made by public offices or agencies that set forth activities of the office or agency, matters observed pursuant to a duty under law that are required to
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question
light of the evidence NOTE: Modern rules of evidence have lessened the need for a hypothetical question setting forth all of the facts to be assumed in answering the question. An expert witness may state an opinion
recording act
recording act : a statute setting forth the requirements for recording a deed or interest (as in real property) and the standards for determining priority
order
a broker in which alternative methods of carrying out the order (as by buying or selling) are set forth open order 1 : an order to buy securities or commodity futures that remains effective until filled or
reply brief
reply brief : a brief that is filed with the plaintiff's reply and that sets forth the arguments in support thereof
request for instructions
request for instructions :a written request setting forth instructions that the submitting party requests the court use in instructing the jury
Restatement
of several volumes produced by the American Law Institute and authored by legal scholars and experts that set forth statements of major areas of law (as contracts, torts, trusts, and property) and are widely referred to in
retainer agreement
retainer agreement A contract between the client and attorney sets forth the nature of services to be performed, costs, expenses, and related matters. Source: FindLaw
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