legal terminology

Term- res ipsa loquitur Translation- the thing speaks for itself Definition- used in tort law when there is no proof of what caused the harm, but it is most likely only the thing that could have caused the harm “Res ipsa loquitur” is a Latin legal term that means “the thing speaks for itself.” It […]

Term- obiter dictum Translation- a thing said in passing Definition- in law, an observation by a judge on some point of law not directly relevant to the case before him, and thus neither requiring his decision nor serving as a precedent, but nevertheless of persuasive authority. In general, any comment, remark or observation made in

Legal Maxim/Term- ab initioTranslation- from the beginningDefinition- Commonly used referring to the time a contract, statute, marriage, or deed become legal. e.g. The family was covered ab initio by her Mediclaim.” “Ab initio” is a Latin legal term that means “from the beginning.” The term is commonly used in legal proceedings and refers to the