scintilla of evidence rule — /sintila av evadans/ A spark of evidence. A metaphorical expression to describe a very insignificant or trifling item or particle of evidence; used in the statement of the common law rule that if there is any evidence at all in a case, even a… … Black's law dictionary
substantial evidence rule — Such evidence that a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion. It is that quality of evidence necessary for a court to affirm a decision of an administrative board. Under the substantial evidence rule, reviewing courts… … Black's law dictionary
NLRB v. Columbian Enameling & Stamping Co. — NLRB v. Columbian Enameling Stamping Co. Supreme Court of the United States Argued January 11 12, 193 … Wikipedia
Cestui que — Wills, trusts and estates … Wikipedia
evidence — ev·i·dence 1 / e və dəns, ˌdens/ n [Medieval Latin evidentia, from Latin, that which is obvious, from evident evidens clear, obvious, from e out of, from + videns, present participle of videre to see]: something that furnishes or tends to furnish … Law dictionary
evidence — Any species of proof, or probative matter, legally presented at the trial of an issue, by the act of the parties and through the medium of witnesses, records, documents, exhibits, concrete objects, etc., for the purpose of inducing belief in the… … Black's law dictionary
evidence — Any species of proof, or probative matter, legally presented at the trial of an issue, by the act of the parties and through the medium of witnesses, records, documents, exhibits, concrete objects, etc., for the purpose of inducing belief in the… … Black's law dictionary
Conscience — • The individual, as in him customary rules acquire ethical character by the recognition of distinct principles and ideals, all tending to a final unity or goal, which for the mere evolutionist is left very indeterminate, but for the Christian… … Catholic encyclopedia
Guantanamo Bay detention camp — The Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp is a controversial [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3754238.stm Guantanamo controversy rumbles on] ] United States detention center operated by Joint Task Force Guantanamo since 2002 in Guantanamo Bay … Wikipedia
English property law — Property law in the United Kingdom refers to the law of acquisition, sharing and protection of wealth in the United Kingdom. Property law can refer to many things, and covers many areas. Property in land is the domain of the law of real property … Wikipedia
