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Legal Terms - contingent interest
An interest that is only possible if a certain condition is met, such when A transfers land to B in exchange for his marriage. It cannot exist as a legal estate in land since a contingent interest can only materialize in the future, if at all. Such a transaction formed a settlement that was governed by the Settled Land Act 1925 prior to 1997. According to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act of 1996, a transaction of this kind creates a *trust of land as of 1997. Consequently, contingent interests are limited to *equitable interests.
An interest that is only possible if a certain condition is met, such when A transfers land to B in exchange for his marriage. It cannot exist as a legal estate in land since a contingent interest can only materialize in the future, if at all. Such a transaction formed a settlement that was governed by the Settled Land Act 1925 prior to 1997. According to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act of 1996, a transaction of this kind creates a *trust of land as of 1997. Consequently, contingent interests are limited to *equitable interests.
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Legal Terms - contingent legacy
a bequest that becomes effective only once a specific circumstance is met, such as "to A if he shall marry within five years."
a bequest that becomes effective only once a specific circumstance is met, such as "to A if he shall marry within five years."
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Legal Terms - consumer trade practice
any activity done in relation to providing customers with goods or services, whether through sales or other means. These practices include the terms and conditions of supply and how they are explained to customers, advertising the supply of goods or services, the techniques used in sales interactions with customers, the packing of goods, and the procedures for requesting or obtaining payment for goods or services. The *Competition and Markets Authority and the Minister are in charge of overseeing consumer trading practices in accordance with UK law.
any activity done in relation to providing customers with goods or services, whether through sales or other means. These practices include the terms and conditions of supply and how they are explained to customers, advertising the supply of goods or services, the techniques used in sales interactions with customers, the packing of goods, and the procedures for requesting or obtaining payment for goods or services. The *Competition and Markets Authority and the Minister are in charge of overseeing consumer trading practices in accordance with UK law.
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Legal Terms -consummation of a marriage
The “completion” of a marriage by an act of sexual intercourse. For these reasons, it is defined as the penis completely penetrating the vagina (ejaculation is not required). Even though a contraceptive sheath is used, a marriage can still be completed. *A marriage may be dissolved if one of the spouses is unable to consummate the union or refuses to do so without a valid reason. The spouse's refusal to have sexual relations may have a valid explanation if one of the partners declines to set up a second marriage ceremony (such as one in a church) in the absence of which he knows the other will not consent. Even though that partner is willing to have sex, in this instance, the partner who declined to set up the ceremony is considered to have not consummated the marriage. The legal notion of non-consummation of marriage does not apply to marriages between individuals of the same sex or to any pair forming a civil partnership.
The “completion” of a marriage by an act of sexual intercourse. For these reasons, it is defined as the penis completely penetrating the vagina (ejaculation is not required). Even though a contraceptive sheath is used, a marriage can still be completed. *A marriage may be dissolved if one of the spouses is unable to consummate the union or refuses to do so without a valid reason. The spouse's refusal to have sexual relations may have a valid explanation if one of the partners declines to set up a second marriage ceremony (such as one in a church) in the absence of which he knows the other will not consent. Even though that partner is willing to have sex, in this instance, the partner who declined to set up the ceremony is considered to have not consummated the marriage. The legal notion of non-consummation of marriage does not apply to marriages between individuals of the same sex or to any pair forming a civil partnership.
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Legal Terms -contact
n. (in family law) the chance for a child to speak with someone they don't live with. A *child arrangements order from the court can formalize these agreements, and the scope of contact can vary from a phone conversation to a lengthy stay or even a travel overseas. After a kid is adopted, the subject of contact becomes divisive.
n. (in family law) the chance for a child to speak with someone they don't live with. A *child arrangements order from the court can formalize these agreements, and the scope of contact can vary from a phone conversation to a lengthy stay or even a travel overseas. After a kid is adopted, the subject of contact becomes divisive.
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Legal Terms -contact order
A court order that was once in place required the person a child was living with to permit the child to visit or remain with the person identified in the
order (usually that of the opposite parent). Thanks to section 12 of the Children and Families Act of 2014, contact is now governed by a *child arrangements order.
A court order that was once in place required the person a child was living with to permit the child to visit or remain with the person identified in the
order (usually that of the opposite parent). Thanks to section 12 of the Children and Families Act of 2014, contact is now governed by a *child arrangements order.
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Legal Terms - contemporanea expositio
[Latin: translation into contemporaneity] the interpretation of a text as it would have been understood at the time it was created. In particular, the interpretation of old documents is based on this idea.
[Latin: translation into contemporaneity] the interpretation of a text as it would have been understood at the time it was created. In particular, the interpretation of old documents is based on this idea.
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Legal Terms - contempt of court
1. (Civil Contempt) Violation of a process or court order, including a violation of an injunction. A prison sentence may be imposed against a person who violates an injunction that has been issued on them together with a criminal notice. 2. Behavior that hinders or threatens to impede the appropriate execution of justice is considered criminal contempt. The following are included in criminal contempt under common law:
A judge's "scurrilous abuse" of the court, which goes beyond reasonable criticism or attacks the integrity of the administration of justice, can be considered contempt of court. It can also involve bribing witnesses, intimidating juries, or causing disruptions in the courtroom. Lastly, it can involve interfering with the general process of administering justice, such as by disclosing jury deliberations when no specific proceedings are pending.
Publicizing to the public, by any means, any message that poses a substantial danger that the legal processes, if they are ongoing, would be seriously hampered or prejudiced, is considered statutory contempt under the Contempt of Court Act 1981. The Act also punishes contempt for obtaining or disclosing any specifics of jury deliberations, as well as for bringing or using a tape recorder into court without authorization. A jail term and/or fine may be imposed for the criminal offense of contempt of court.
1. (Civil Contempt) Violation of a process or court order, including a violation of an injunction. A prison sentence may be imposed against a person who violates an injunction that has been issued on them together with a criminal notice. 2. Behavior that hinders or threatens to impede the appropriate execution of justice is considered criminal contempt. The following are included in criminal contempt under common law:
A judge's "scurrilous abuse" of the court, which goes beyond reasonable criticism or attacks the integrity of the administration of justice, can be considered contempt of court. It can also involve bribing witnesses, intimidating juries, or causing disruptions in the courtroom. Lastly, it can involve interfering with the general process of administering justice, such as by disclosing jury deliberations when no specific proceedings are pending.
Publicizing to the public, by any means, any message that poses a substantial danger that the legal processes, if they are ongoing, would be seriously hampered or prejudiced, is considered statutory contempt under the Contempt of Court Act 1981. The Act also punishes contempt for obtaining or disclosing any specifics of jury deliberations, as well as for bringing or using a tape recorder into court without authorization. A jail term and/or fine may be imposed for the criminal offense of contempt of court.
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Legal Terms -contemptuous damages
an extremely tiny amount of *damages granted where the court determines that the case should not have been initiated, even though the claimant has a legal right to succeed. In defamation cases where the harm to one's reputation is considered to be small, contemptuous damages may be given (Grobbelaar v. News Group Newspapers Ltd [2002] UK UL 40, [2002] 1 WLR 3024)
an extremely tiny amount of *damages granted where the court determines that the case should not have been initiated, even though the claimant has a legal right to succeed. In defamation cases where the harm to one's reputation is considered to be small, contemptuous damages may be given (Grobbelaar v. News Group Newspapers Ltd [2002] UK UL 40, [2002] 1 WLR 3024)
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Legal Terms -consumer-credit register
The Consumer Credit Act of 1974 mandated that the *Competition and Markets Authority maintain a register pertaining to the licensing or operation of *consumer-credit firms or *consumer-hire enterprises. Details about pending applications, licenses that are currently valid or have ever been suspended or revoked, decisions made in accordance with the Act, and any appeals from those decisions are all included in the registry. After paying a charge, the public has the right to view the register.
The Consumer Credit Act of 1974 mandated that the *Competition and Markets Authority maintain a register pertaining to the licensing or operation of *consumer-credit firms or *consumer-hire enterprises. Details about pending applications, licenses that are currently valid or have ever been suspended or revoked, decisions made in accordance with the Act, and any appeals from those decisions are all included in the registry. After paying a charge, the public has the right to view the register.
