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two issue rule

two issue rule : a rule of procedure: a general verdict that is returned in a case having more than one

statutory rule against perpetuities

statutory rule against perpetuities :a statute setting forth the requirements for the vesting of a future interest in property and

final judgment rule

final judgment rule : a rule of procedure: an appeal may be taken only after final determination of all issues involved

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flat rule

flat rule : per se rule

fresh complaint rule

fresh complaint rule : a rule of evidence: the testimony of a witness to whom a victim of a sexual offense

leading object rule

leading object rule : main purpose rule

main purpose rule

main purpose rule : a doctrine in contract law: a promise to pay the debt of another need not be in

no-eyewitness rule

no-eyewitness rule : a rule in tort law: in the absence of testimony by eyewitnesses a jury may assume that

original writing rule

original writing rule : best evidence rule

plain meaning rule

plain meaning rule : a rule in statute or contract interpretation: when the language is unambiguous and clear on its face

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