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mortgage
that is given to secure a written obligation (as a note) which is pledged as collateral security for a principal obligation
testimony
at a different proceeding (as another hearing or a deposition) NOTE: Under Federal Rule of Evidence 804, former testimony is admissible
heir
right of action to the estate as distinguished from seisin NOTE: This class of heirs was eliminated as of January 1,
declaration
may subject that person to liability compare admission, confession, self-incrimination NOTE: A declaration against interest is an exception to the hearsay
hearing
by a person or body having decision-making authority compare trial NOTE: The purpose of a hearing is to provide the opportunity
arrest
authority to arrest from the fact of being a citizen NOTE: Under common law, a citizen may make an arrest for
assault
than as a tort compare civil assault in this entry NOTE: An assault may be both a criminal assault and a
bond
the person or surety ;also : the money put up NOTE: The purpose of a bond is to provide an incentive
battery
or a police officer) compare simple battery in this entry NOTE: Aggravated battery is usually classified as a felony. sex·u·al battery
defense
statute of limitations) why the defendant cannot be held liable NOTE: The defendant bears the burden of proof as to affirmative
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