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Legal Terms - depose
To provide a written declaration under oath, such as a deposition.
To provide a written declaration under oath, such as a deposition.
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Legal Terms – Deposit
Deposit: An amount given to the other party in a contract by the first party as a commitment to fulfill the terms of the agreement. If the first party breaches the terms, he will forfeit the entire amount—even if it exceeds the other party's loss. The deposit forms part of the payment if the contract is executed without any disputes. Regarding land law, a
When exchanging contracts m) for the acquisition of land, the buyer typically pays a deposit. The recipient (usually the vendor's solicitor or estate agent) may hold the deposit as the vendor's agent, allowing the vendor to use the funds until the transaction is completed, or as a stakeholder, requiring the funds to stay in the stakeholder's account until the transaction is completed or, in the event of a dispute, a court determines who should receive them. The buyer is entitled to receive his deposit back in the event that the contract is canceled.
2. As security for the debt, title deeds are placed with a mortgagee of unregistered land. After the security is redeemed, a mortgagee who is not shielded by the deposit of title deeds—such as a second mortgagee of unregistered land—can register his mortgage and obtain the title deeds held by previous mortgagees. For a mortgage to be enforceable on purchases of land, all registered land must be registered.
Deposit: An amount given to the other party in a contract by the first party as a commitment to fulfill the terms of the agreement. If the first party breaches the terms, he will forfeit the entire amount—even if it exceeds the other party's loss. The deposit forms part of the payment if the contract is executed without any disputes. Regarding land law, a
When exchanging contracts m) for the acquisition of land, the buyer typically pays a deposit. The recipient (usually the vendor's solicitor or estate agent) may hold the deposit as the vendor's agent, allowing the vendor to use the funds until the transaction is completed, or as a stakeholder, requiring the funds to stay in the stakeholder's account until the transaction is completed or, in the event of a dispute, a court determines who should receive them. The buyer is entitled to receive his deposit back in the event that the contract is canceled.
2. As security for the debt, title deeds are placed with a mortgagee of unregistered land. After the security is redeemed, a mortgagee who is not shielded by the deposit of title deeds—such as a second mortgagee of unregistered land—can register his mortgage and obtain the title deeds held by previous mortgagees. For a mortgage to be enforceable on purchases of land, all registered land must be registered.
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Legal Terms - dependent relative revocation
The theory that a testator's revoked will may still be valid if he does so out of false belief that a specific outcome will occur or that a specific set of facts exist when they do not. For instance, a testator's destroyed will will not be deemed canceled if the testator destroyed it under the false impression that doing so would resurrect a previous will. A testator may also revoke his will with the intention of making a new one; in this case, the revoked will is nonetheless enforceable even if the testator goes on to write no new will or an invalid one.
The theory that a testator's revoked will may still be valid if he does so out of false belief that a specific outcome will occur or that a specific set of facts exist when they do not. For instance, a testator's destroyed will will not be deemed canceled if the testator destroyed it under the false impression that doing so would resurrect a previous will. A testator may also revoke his will with the intention of making a new one; in this case, the revoked will is nonetheless enforceable even if the testator goes on to write no new will or an invalid one.
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Legal Terms - dependent state
a qualified or restricted member of the community of states. These states do not have independent statehood or sovereignty; rather, the parent state is the only one with *international legal personality and the authority to carry out its obligations under international law.
a qualified or restricted member of the community of states. These states do not have independent statehood or sovereignty; rather, the parent state is the only one with *international legal personality and the authority to carry out its obligations under international law.
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Legal Terms - dependent territory
a territory (such as a colony) whose administration is mostly under the legal jurisdiction of another territory.
a territory (such as a colony) whose administration is mostly under the legal jurisdiction of another territory.
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Legal Terms -de plano [Summarized from Latin] A procedure in civil litigation whereby a matter is settled without a trial when there is no dispute over significant issues of fact
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Legal Terms - Deponent
a witness who provides testimony under oath; the testimony is then written down and used in the cause trial.
a witness who provides testimony under oath; the testimony is then written down and used in the cause trial.
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Legal Terms - dependent relative revocation
The theory that a testator's revoked will may still be valid if he does so out of false belief that a specific outcome will occur or that a specific set of facts exist when they do not. For instance, a testator's destroyed will will not be deemed canceled if the testator destroyed it under the false impression that doing so would resurrect a previous will. A testator may also revoke his will with the intention of making a new one; in this case, the revoked will is nonetheless enforceable even if the testator goes on to write no new will or an invalid
The theory that a testator's revoked will may still be valid if he does so out of false belief that a specific outcome will occur or that a specific set of facts exist when they do not. For instance, a testator's destroyed will will not be deemed canceled if the testator destroyed it under the false impression that doing so would resurrect a previous will. A testator may also revoke his will with the intention of making a new one; in this case, the revoked will is nonetheless enforceable even if the testator goes on to write no new will or an invalid
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Legal Terms - departure
(in civil proceedings) the launching of a fresh factual accusation, argument, or ground that conflicts with the party's prior assertion. Amendments to statements of case may be made under Part 17 of the *Civil Procedure Rules* with the approval of the court or with the written assent of the other parties. As long as whatever prejudice the alteration causes to the opposing party can be made up for in costs, the court will usually let amendments so that the true disagreement between the parties can be decided
(in civil proceedings) the launching of a fresh factual accusation, argument, or ground that conflicts with the party's prior assertion. Amendments to statements of case may be made under Part 17 of the *Civil Procedure Rules* with the approval of the court or with the written assent of the other parties. As long as whatever prejudice the alteration causes to the opposing party can be made up for in costs, the court will usually let amendments so that the true disagreement between the parties can be decided
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Legal Terms - Dependent
A dependent is someone who is financially or otherwise dependent on another person. Following the latter's passing, the courts are now vested with broad discretionary authority to distribute the deceased's estate's proceeds among dependents. In addition to spouses, ex-spouses, children, and family members, the list of dependants also includes anyone who was receiving some form of support from the deceased just prior to his passing, unless the deceased's contribution was made in exchange for full and valuable consideration in accordance with a commercial arrangement.
A dependent is someone who is financially or otherwise dependent on another person. Following the latter's passing, the courts are now vested with broad discretionary authority to distribute the deceased's estate's proceeds among dependents. In addition to spouses, ex-spouses, children, and family members, the list of dependants also includes anyone who was receiving some form of support from the deceased just prior to his passing, unless the deceased's contribution was made in exchange for full and valuable consideration in accordance with a commercial arrangement.
