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ruling letter

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majority rule

The rule or doctrine that the numerical majority2 of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group

Slide rule

This device has been largely superseded by the electronic calculator which has a greater precision than the slide rule Also called colloquially slipstick

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Shelley's case, Rule in

Shelley's case, Rule in. intimately connected with the quantity of estate which a tenant may hold in realty, is the antique

Best evidence rule

Best evidence rule, is rule of evidence in order to prove what is said or pictured in a writing, recording, or

Except as otherwise provided in the other clauses of this rule

Except as otherwise provided in the other clauses of this rule, The words 'except as otherwise provided in the other clauses of this rule' appearing in Rule 161 (1)(a)

year-and-a-day rule

year-and-a-day rule : a common-law rule that relieves a defendant of responsibility for homicide if the victim lives for more

best evidence rule

best evidence rule : a rule of evidence: in order to prove what is said or pictured in a writing, recording,

going and coming rule

going and coming rule : a rule that an employee cannot receive workers' compensation benefits for injuries suffered while coming to or

well-pleaded complaint rule

well-pleaded complaint rule : a rule of procedure that federal question jurisdiction cannot be acquired over a case unless an issue

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