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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perpetuity
Perpetuity refers to an indefinite or potentially endless duration in relation to property interests or trusts.
The concept is closely linked to the rule against perpetuities.
The law generally restricts arrangements that tie up property indefinitely.
The purpose of the rule is to prevent excessive long-term control over property ownership and transfer.
Modern legislation has modified traditional perpetuity rules in many jurisdictions.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perfect and Imperfect Rights
Perfect rights are legal rights that are enforceable through court proceedings.
Imperfect rights are rights recognized morally or socially but not enforceable by law.
A perfect right gives the holder a legal remedy against infringement.
An imperfect right may exist as a moral obligation without legal sanction.
The distinction highlights the difference between legal duties and ethical expectations.

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​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perfect Trust


A perfect trust is a trust that has been fully and properly constituted.


It is also known as an executed trust.


The settlor must have transferred the trust property effectively to the trustees or beneficiaries.


Once properly constituted, the trust becomes enforceable in equity.


Courts generally will not perfect an incomplete or imperfect trust voluntarily.
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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Per Curiam
Per curiam is a Latin expression meaning “by the court”.
It describes a judgment or statement delivered collectively on behalf of the court rather than by an individual judge alone.
The term is commonly used in appellate courts with multiple judges.
A judgment delivered per curiam represents the unanimous or collective reasoning of the bench.
The phrase is often abbreviated as “per cur”.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perished Goods
Perished goods are goods that have been destroyed or damaged so severely that they no longer satisfy the contract description.
Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, a contract is void if specific goods had already perished before the contract was made without the seller’s knowledge.
If the goods perish after the contract is formed, the contract may become void through frustration.
The rules mainly apply to specific goods identified in the contract.
Questions concerning risk transfer determine whether the buyer or seller bears the loss.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Performance Bond
A performance bond is a financial guarantee ensuring that contractual obligations will be properly performed.
The bond is commonly used in construction and commercial contracts.
If the contractor fails to perform, the beneficiary may claim compensation under the bond.
Performance bonds are usually issued by banks or insurance companies.
The bond protects against financial loss arising from non-performance or defective performance.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perpetual Trusts
Perpetual trusts are trusts intended to continue indefinitely without termination.
English law generally restricts such arrangements through the rule against perpetuities.
The rule prevents property from being tied up indefinitely and limits long-term control over assets.
Trusts must usually vest within a legally permitted perpetuity period.
The doctrine promotes the free circulation and transferability of property.

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​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Periodic Tenancy


A periodic tenancy is a tenancy that continues automatically from one rental period to the next.


Rent is usually payable weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.


The tenancy continues until terminated by a valid notice to quit.


Periodic tenancies may arise through express agreement or by implication from conduct, such as continued acceptance of rent.


The required notice period to terminate the tenancy is generally equal to one rental period.
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​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perpetual Injunction


A perpetual injunction is a final court order permanently restraining a person from certain conduct.


It is granted after the court has fully heard and determined the dispute.


The injunction remains in force indefinitely unless varied or discharged by the court.


Perpetual injunctions are commonly used to prevent ongoing breaches of rights or repeated wrongful acts.


Failure to comply with such an injunction may amount to contempt of court.
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​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Peremptory Challenge


A peremptory challenge refers to a party’s right to object to a juror without giving reasons.


Historically, it allowed defendants in criminal cases to reject certain jurors automatically.


The purpose was to help secure fairness and impartiality in jury selection.


In many jurisdictions, the use of peremptory challenges has been restricted or abolished.


The term is associated with the process known as challenge to jury.
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