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Ever heard of a holographic will? ๐Ÿค” It's not a hologram! It's simply a will written in the person's own hand and signed by them. Legal terms can be tricky!

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Discovery is an important step in a lawsuit where lawyers gather information through written questions for the opposing party to answer under oath as well as statements from key witnesses before going to trial.

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Ever wondered what 'intestate' means? ๐Ÿค” It's not an organ! It simply means to die without a will. Legal jargon can be so confusing!

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: Excess Judgment! ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

When a jury or judge awards a plaintiff more money than the minimum insurance coverage. For example, a $50,000 verdict for a car accident with only $25,000 in insurance.

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In the context of personal injury law, 'damages' refer to the sum of money the law imposes for a breach of some duty or violation of some right. It's meant to compensate the victim for their loss.

In the context of personal injury law, 'damages' refer to the sum of money the law imposes for a breach of some duty or violation of some right. It's meant to compensate the victim for their loss. #LegalJargon #InjuryLaw
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Ever wondered what exculpatory evidence really means? ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Unravel the mystery behind this legal term with us!

Ever wondered what exculpatory evidence really means? ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Unravel the mystery behind this legal term with us! #LegalJargon #KnowYourRights
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Langston & Lott(@LangstonLott) 's Twitter Profile Photo

: The Burden of Proof

The burden of proof refers to a party's duty to provide sufficient evidence supporting their legal claims

#LegalJargon: The Burden of Proof

The burden of proof refers to a party's duty to provide sufficient evidence supporting their legal claims
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๐Ÿค” Ever heard of 'ademption' in legal terms? It's not adoption or attempted murder! It's when a gift in a will fails because it's no longer available. ๐Ÿ“œ

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Legal Term of the Day: 'Consensus ad idem' ๐Ÿ“š

Did you know? This Latin phrase means 'Agreement on the same thing.' In essence, it signifies that for a contract to be valid, both parties must be in complete agreement and share the same understanding of the term.

Legal Term of the Day: 'Consensus ad idem' ๐Ÿ“š

Did you know? This Latin phrase means 'Agreement on the same thing.' In essence, it signifies that for a contract to be valid, both parties must be in complete agreement and share the same understanding of the term.

#LegalJargon
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Have you ever encountered difficulties in understanding legal jargon? Please share your stories and learn how to navigate such challenges effectively.

Have you ever encountered difficulties in understanding legal jargon? Please share your stories and learn how to navigate such challenges effectively. #LegalJargon #CommunityStories
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In the next edition of our jargon-busting series, we are here to tell you all about 'Power of Attorney'!

Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants one person the authority to make decisions and act on behalf of another person when needed.

In the next edition of our jargon-busting series, we are here to tell you all about 'Power of Attorney'!

Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants one person the authority to make decisions and act on behalf of another person when needed. 

#powerofattorney #legaljargon
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Did you know that in some cases, a defendant can be released on their own recognizance, meaning they don't have to post bail? This is typically reserved for minor offenses and individuals with no prior criminal history.

Did you know that in some cases, a defendant can be released on their own recognizance, meaning they don't have to post bail? This is typically reserved for minor offenses and individuals with no prior criminal history. #legaljargon #bailprocess
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