Laura Alfano
@LegalLearning
Lawyer (some days), writer, artist, educator.
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"Stationary" means in one place. "Stationery" is paper that you write letters on. The computer won't catch errors on sound alike words.
Conversion--taking property of another with intent to deprive the owner of its use. EX: Conversion is the civil version of theft.
Use an email address that mirrors a professional image. Remember that you will be using it when you look for a job.
School Tip: Take advantage of office hours, tutoring, review sessions, and other resources. Ask questions. Instructors will help you.
The legal doctrine that prohibits seeking relief on the same issue against the same party is Res Judicata.
The 6th Amendment requires jury trials in civil cases where the amount in controversy is $20 or more.
Aver--assert, allege, claim. EX: The plaintiff will aver that the defendant's excessive noise is a nuisance.
When investigating a case, ALL facts should be either verified or disproved. Don't cut corners that will cause you problems later.
Some states publish their cases in their own state reporters, but some states only publish their cases in regional reporters.
Quash--suppress, stop, cease. EX: The attorney told the paralegal to file a Motion to Quash the discovery of confidential information.
Government agency decisions are classified as case law, which is a primary source of law.
Lessor--the landlord in a lease agreement. EX: Sam is the lessor of the building down the street.
Time Management Tip: Make goals daily. Determine that nothing distract you away from them. Check off tasks you complete. Carry over others.
Nouns usually show plural by adding -s or -es, and possession by adding 's or s'. Don't misuse commas. Check a good style guide for help.
Be dependable. It's a quality all employers want in their employees. If you can say that you're dependable on your resume, do it.
Think of a preposition as anything you can do to a tree (over it, under it, around it, through it, and so on).
I past/passed (choose one) the exam. Ans: Past shows time. Passed is the past tense of pass.
Wikimedia Commons, at commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page has millions of freely usable media files. No copyright!
When assets left to someone in a will no longer exist, it is called "abatement." It is like the gift never existed.
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