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article
clause c : a condition or stipulation in a document (as a contract) 2 : a document setting forth the terms of an agreement usually used in pl. [s of merger] 3 pl : articles of incorporation
articles of incorporation
articles of incorporation :a document by which a corporation is formed that sets forth basic information (as the corporation's name, purpose, directors, and stock) usu. as required by statute see also certificate
attestation clause
that the will was signed and witnessed with all the formalities required by law and which often sets forth those requirements
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brief
by a law clerk called also memorandum 2 : a formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence NOTE: Briefs are filed either by a party or an
case stated
case stated : a statement agreed upon by the parties to a lawsuit that sets forth the facts of the case and the parties' request for a judgment by the court based on those
cause
often used interchangeably, and the distinctions between them are sometimes unclear. good cause : a substantial reason put forth in good faith that is not unreasonable, arbitrary, or irrational and that is sufficient to create an excuse
child support guidelines
child support guidelines Guidelines established by statute or rule in each jurisdiction that set forth the manner in which child support must be calculated, generally based on the income of the parents and
civil law
civil law often cap C&L 1 : Roman law esp. as set forth in the Code of Justinian 2 : the body of law developed from Roman law and used in
concur
judge or justice may concur with the decision of the court but not agree with the reasons set forth in the opinion. Often a separate opinion is written in such a case.
memorandum clause
memorandum clause : a clause in a marine insurance policy setting forth exclusions or special terms for loss or damage to particular cargo
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