Constructive fraud in the field of contract law refers to a breach of a duty through material misrepresentations upon which a third party relies. Unlike standard fraud, intent to deceive is not a requirement of constructive fraud. Nonetheless...
trial process/advocacy
contingency fee
A contingency fee is a form of payment to a lawyer for their legal services. In contrast to a fixed hourly fee, in a contingent fee arrangement lawyers receive a percentage of the monetary amount that their client receives when they win or...
contingent fee
A contingent fee, also known as a contingency fee, is a method of compensation for legal services. A lawyer who works on contingency receives a percentage of their client’s monetary award as compensation rather than billing a fixed hourly...
controlling law
Controlling law refers to the laws of the state which will be relied upon in judging disputes. Because states have widely different substantive laws, determining which body of law is controlling is often dispositive of the case. The term...
costs
Costs are the fees incurred for the use of a court and are seen in civil and criminal courts of all levels. Court costs usually include the initial filing fee, fees for serving the summons, complaint, and subpoenas, and fees to pay for the...
counsel
To counsel is to provide legal advice or guidance to someone on specific subject matter. Counsel is also a lawyer giving advice about a legal matter and representing clients in court.
See also: Counselor and Attorney
...counsel and procure
Counsel and procure are types of accomplice activity. Counseling and procuring a crime can lead to punishment under federal and state laws up to the punishment for the crime itself, but this is only if the person knowingly helped the person...
counselor
A counselor is a person who gives advice or acts on behalf of a person or entity. A lawyer who pleads cases in court is also called a counselor.
See also: Attorney
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court
A court is any official tribunal presided over by one or several judges in which legal issues and claims are heard and determined. The U.S. system is composed of federal courts and state courts. Article III, Section I of the U.S. Constitution...
court costs
Costs are the fees incurred for the use of a court and are seen in civil and criminal courts of all levels. Court costs usually include the initial filing fee, fees for serving the summons, complaint, and subpoenas, and fees to pay for the...