Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
judicial estoppel — An estoppel arising from sworn statements made in the course of judicial proceedings. Helfer v Mutual Ben Health & Acci. Asso. 170 Tenn 630, 96 SW2d 1103, 113 ALR 921. Otherwise known as estoppel by oath … Ballentine's law dictionary
judicial estoppel — Under doctrine of judicial estoppel, a party is bound by his judicial declarations and may not contradict them in a subsequent proceeding involving same issues and parties. Sailes v. Jones, 17 Ariz.App. 593, 499 P.2d 721, 726. Under this doctrine … Black's law dictionary
judicial estoppel — Under doctrine of judicial estoppel, a party is bound by his judicial declarations and may not contradict them in a subsequent proceeding involving same issues and parties. Sailes v. Jones, 17 Ariz.App. 593, 499 P.2d 721, 726. Under this doctrine … Black's law dictionary
procedural law — Law that prescribes the procedures and methods for enforcing rights and duties and for obtaining redress (e.g., in a suit). It is distinguished from substantive law (i.e., law that creates, defines, or regulates rights and duties). Procedural law … Universalium
promise — prom·ise n: a declaration or manifestation esp. in a contract of an intention to act or refrain from acting in a specified way that gives the party to whom it is made a right to expect its fulfillment aleatory promise: a promise (as to compensate … Law dictionary
promissory — /promas(6)riy/ Containing or consisting of a promise; in the nature of a promise; stipulating or engaging for a future act or course of conduct. As to promissory oath promissory representation promissory warranty, see those titles @ promissory… … Black's law dictionary
PUBLIC AUTHORITY — PUBLIC AUTHORITY, in the context of this article, a term referring to an authoritative body composed of representatives of the public – whether appointed or elected by the latter – and entrusted with the duty and power to arrange various matters… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Statute of frauds — The statute of frauds refers to the requirement that certain kinds of contracts be made in writing and signed.Traditionally, the statute of frauds requires a writing signed by the defendant in the following circumstances: * Contracts in… … Wikipedia
promissory — prom·is·so·ry / prä mə ˌsōr ē/ adj: containing or conveying a promise or assurance promissory terms Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. promissory … Law dictionary
Shield laws in the United States — A shield law is legislation designed to provide a news reporter with the right to refuse to testify as to information and/or sources of information obtained during the newsgathering and dissemination process.DefinitionThere is no federal shield… … Wikipedia
