Ambiguitas Latens

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A latent ambiguity.

Ambiguis Casibus Semper Presumitur Pro Rege

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In doubtful cases, the presumption always is in behalf of the crown.

Ambigua Responsio Contra Proferentem Est Accipienda

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An ambiguous answer is to be taken against (is not to be construed in favor of) him who offers it.

ALWD

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The legal citation style used by the Association of Legal Writing Directors.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

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The term "Alternative Dispute Resolution," commonly referred to as "ADR," is a process of resolving legal disputes outside the traditional…

Zimmerman v. Ausland

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266 Or. 427, 513 P.2d 1167 (1973) One-Sentence Takeaway: The plaintiff in a personal injury case cannot claim damages for…

Zaslow v. Kroenert

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29 Cal.2d 541 (1946) One-Sentence Takeaway: One rightfully in possession of real property is not guilty of conversion because he…

Zapatha v. Dairy Mart, Inc.

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381 Mass. 284, 408 N.E.2d 1370 (1980). One-Sentence Takeaway: A contract provision allowing termination without cause is not per se unconscionable.…

Allegation of Faculties

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The term "allegation of faculties" refers to an assertion made by the wife pertaining to the property of her husband…

Alimony

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Family Law.  The term "alimony" refers to the temporary or permanent financial support that one of the parties to a…