Bench refers to the seat where the judge sits in the courtroom, and the term is used to refer to the judge. It can be used to describe all the judges of a particular court, such as the second circuit bench, or “full bench”, which refers to...
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bias
A bias is to exhibit a pre-existing inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something.
In the context of evidence in criminal law, bias is used to describe the relationship between a party and a witness which...
biased assimilation
Biased assimilation is the tendency to interpret information in a way that supports a desired conclusion. This tendency leads parties to place undue credibility on evidence that supports that conclusion while also unduly discounting...
bill of particulars
A bill of particulars is defined as a written itemization of claims in a lawsuit that the defendant may demand of the plaintiff in some situations in order to clarify the details of the claims.
See e.g., United States v....
bill quia timet
Bill quia timet is derived from the Latin phrase “quia timet” which means, “because he fears.” A bill quia timet grants a party equitable relief from the court for a probable harm to their specific right or interest.
A bill...
BIOCOB
In the law of secured transactions, BIOCOB refers to a “buyer in the ordinary course of business.” There are certain elements that a buyer must meet to qualify as a BIOCOB. The buyer must purchase particular goods in good faith, without...
black letter law
Black letter law, also known as hornbook law, refers to standard rules that are generally known and free from doubt. The black letter law on any subject consists of the principles so fundamental in that subject and contained so frequently in...
blackacre
Blackacre refers to a fictional plot of land which is often used in examples when teaching or explaining property law concepts. In examples where more than one plot of land is necessary, Blackacre is often paired with fellow fictional plot of...
blackletter law
In common law legal structures, blackletter laws are the well-established legal rules that are certain and no longer disputable. Blackletter law is free from doubt and generally well-known. It also means well-established case law and refers to the...
blawg
A blawg is a slang term to describe an online journal or log which focuses primarily on law-related issues. Typically, blawgs are authored by law professors, lawyers, or law students. Blawgs can either discuss the law in the general sense or...