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TO SIGN A WILL OR TESTAMENTARY TRUST:
Definition
TIMAS (POT) TESTAMENTARY AGE; INTENT; MENTAL CAPACITY (P0T - PROPERTY; OBJECTS OF BOUNTY; TESTMENTARY INTENT); ATTESTED TO; SIGNED
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REQUIRED for a TRUST
Definition
SPIRIT ELEMENTS:SETTLOR/DONOR/GRANTOR (CP?); PROPERTY/RES; INTENT; RAP (150 yr in WA); INTENDED ASCERTAINABLE BENEFICIARIES; TRUSTEE
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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES:
Definition
PIN(d) CALL (SOB): PROPERLY ADMINISTER; INFORM BENEFICIARIES; NOT DELEGATE DUTIES; COMMINGLING NO; ACCOUNTING TO B'S; LITIGATE FOR TR; LOYALTY (SOB - SELF DEALINGS NO; OPPORTUNITY OF TR TAKE, NO; BORROWING, NO) FID DUTY OF UTMOST GOOD FAITH, FAIR DEALING WITH AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO DISCLOSE FACTS TO AVOID FRAUD
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UNDUE INFLUENCE IN WILL:
Definition
FALO: FIDUCIARY; ACTIVE PARTICIPATION; LARGE DEVISE; OTHER FACTORS-VUNERABLE ADULT & DEPENDANT
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culpable mental state
Definition
IKRN is usually required for criminal liability : (1) intent, (2) knowledge, (3) recklessness, and (4) negligence. IKRN
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affirmative CRIMINAL defenses
Definition
I DENI : Insanity, Duress, Entrapment, Necessity, and Involuntary Intoxication.defendant has the burden by a preponderance of the evidence, to prove affirmative defenses,
Term
Felony murder
Definition
is an aggravating circumstance where the felony is a BARRK crime (first degree Burglary, Arson, Robbery, first or second degree Rape, or Kidnapping), or the murder was a drive-by shooting or took place in or near a car transporting the shooter. A killing following a pattern of domestic violence also is an aggravating circumstance.
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SELF DEFENSE PROSECUTOR HAS BURDEN OF PROOF
Definition
SDP - BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
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ARREST AND SEARCH WARRENTS
Definition
“3 Ps”: Probable cause, Particularity, and Properly executed by law enforcement.
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Warrantless searches
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IS A SPICE: Inventory of property at jail; Search incident to valid arrest; Automobiles and automobile exception; Stop and frisk protective search; Plain view, feel, or smell; Impound of automobile; Consent (voluntary); Exigent circumstances.
Term
Four Miranda Warnings
Definition
(1) You have the right to remain silent; (2) Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law; (3) You have the right to the presence of an attorney; and (4) If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you prior to questioning if you so choose.
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Complaint Contents
Definition
J’FaRR: Jurisdiction and Venue; Factual Statement;Right to Relief;Relief Requested
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Class Action
Definition
CULP: Common Questions; Usual Claim; Large Membership; Protection
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forms of discovery
Definition
DIPPA: by depositions, interrogatories, production of documents, physical and mental exams, and admissions.
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UCC ATTACHMENT -
Definition
ARV: A SECURITY AGREEMENT; RIGHTS IN COLLATERAL; VALUE GIVEN
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DOMESTIC PARTNERS
Definition
SURE: Share a household, unmarried to another, register with Secretary of State, and eighteen years of age or over.
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C.P. ABSENSE OF JOINDER AVOIDED
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RVED: RATIFICATION; VOIDABLE; ESTOPPEL; DUTIES OF THIRD PARTIES
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C.P. AGREEMENTS
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DOG: DISCLOSURE; OPPORTUNITY FOR INDEPENDENT COUNSEL; GOOD FAITH (AT LEAST FAIR ON ITS FACE)
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SEP PROP FROM ANOTHER STATE
Definition
QUASI C.P. BROUGHT INTO WA; THEN S DIES: TREATED AS CP unless written agreement to contrary.
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CREATED IN COMMITTED INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP (MERITRICIOUS - CONNELL)
Definition
PSEUDO-C.P.
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DISSOLUTION - PROPERTY DIVISION
Definition
DEP PRINCIPALS: DURATION; ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES; PROPERTY AMOUNT, equitable, nature of property
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CONSIDERATION FOR SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE:
Definition
4 E'S: EMPLOYMENT, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, EARNING CAPACITY. (NEED V. ABILITY)- health; duration of marriage, amount of property
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DEFACTO PARENTS TEST
Definition
SCUBA: Same household, Consent and foster relationship, Unequivocal role/responsibility in child’s life, Bonded relationship over time, Assumed financial obligations
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5 POINTS RE PRIV RELATIONSHIPS (EVIDENCE)
Definition
1-Relationship; 2-Confidentiality Expectation; 3-Holder may Waive; 4-Strictly Construed; 5-Subjec to Exceptions.
Term
HEARSAY
Definition
an out-of-court statement, offered in court, to prove the truth of the matter asserted (i.e., the content or substance of the statement). In more everyday language, hearsay is an out-of-court statement of fact, offered in court to prove that same fact
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EVIDENCE PAST RECOLECTION
Definition
PIFAT: pERTINENT; INSUFFICIENT PRESENT RECOLLECTION; FRESH WHEN ADOPTED;ACCURATE;TESTIMONY
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EVIDENCE-BUSINESS RECORDS
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ABC-APR-CQ: AUTHENTICATION; BUSINESS; COURSE OF BUSINESS;ACT OR EVENT; PROXIMITY; RELIABILITY; COMPUTER; QUOTATIONS
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EVIDENCE-declarant is unavailable
Definition
FBI: FORMER TESTIMONY; BELIEFE OF IMPENDING DEATH; STATEMENT AGAINST INTEREST
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PROPERTY, CONCURENT ESTATES
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PITS UNITIES: POSSESSION RIGHTS; INTEREST; TIME CONCURRENT; SOURC OF TITLE SAME
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PROPERTY; CO OWNERSHIP
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FAPS: FAIR DEALING; ACCOUNTABILITY; POSSESSION; SHARE CONTRIBUTION
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EASEMENT CREATION
Definition
PINE - CHO: PRESCRIPTION (CHO-CONTINUAL FOR STATUTOR PERIOD; HOSTILE TO OWNER'S INTEREST; OPEN?); IMPLICATION; NECESSITY; EXPRESS;
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EASEMENT TERMINATION
Definition
L-RAMP: LACK OF NECESSITY; RELEASE OR ESTOPPEL; ABANDONMENT; MERGER, PHISICAL BLOCKAGE; - BFP BOUND ONLY IF HAVE NOTICE
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LICENCE
Definition
NNSPP: NONEXCLUSIVE; NON-ASSIGNABLE; PERSONAL; PERMISSIVE right to use or come on property of another
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DEED REQUIRMENTS
Definition
WITP (SADD): WRITTEN (SADD) INTENT TO BIND; TOUCH AND CONCERN THE LAND; PRIVITY OF ESTATE; SADD: SOF; ACKNOLEDGMENT; DESCRITPTION (full legal); DELIVERY
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FORM 17
Definition
REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRED IN WA
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Part perf. exception
Definition
pip: POSSESSION; IMPROVEMENTP PAYMENT
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STATUTORY WARRANT DEED
Definition
TAFED: TITLE OF SEISEN; AUTHORITY TO CONVEY; FREEE OF ENCUMBRANCES-marketable title; ENJOYMENT QUIET; DEFEND BUYER
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RACE NOTICE FILING
Definition
FIN: First BFP wins: FOR VALUE; IN GOOD FAITH; NO RECORED OR INQUIRY NOTICE (objective test)
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ADVERSE POSSESSION REQUIREMENTS
Definition
ECHO: EXCLUSIVE; CONTINUOUS, HOSTILE, OPEN AND NOTORIOUS
Term
RLTA
Definition
RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT
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K FORMATION
Definition
OACLLS: OFFER; ACCEPTANCE; CONSIDERATION; LEGAL CAPACITY; LEGAL SUBJECT; SOF;
Term
SOF
Definition
MOULS: MARRIAGE; OVER ONE YEAR, UCC IF 500+; LAND SALE OR LEASE; SURETYSHIP
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K INTERPRETATION, PERFORMANCE, BREACH, REMEDITES
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VIPR: VOID OR VOIDABLE (MUFFED) INTERPRETATION (II PACC); PERFORMANCE AND BREACH; REMEDIES (MRS DAISI)
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K-VOID OR VOIDABLE
Definition
MUFFED: mISTAKES, UNCONCIONABILITY, FRAUD; FIDUCIARY UNDUE INFLUENCE; ESTOPPEL; DURESS
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K INTERPRETATION
Definition
II PACC: INTENTIONS PARTIES CONTROL; INCOPORATION BY REFERNCE, PAROLE EVIDENCE RULE (PER); AMBIGUITY; CONTOLLING STATUTE; CONFLICT OF LAWS
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K REMEDIES
Definition
MRS DAISI: MONEY; RESCISSION/REFORMATION/REPLEVIN/RESTITUTION, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE; DECLATORY JUDMENT; ACCOUNTY, INJUNCTION, SOL BAR, IN-QUASI K
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K-THIRD PARTY ISSUES
Definition
TAD: THIRD PARTY BEN;ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS; DELEGATION OF DUTIES
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EXCEPTION TO UCC $500+
Definition
PAWS: PART PERFORMANCE; ADMISSION; WRITTEN M TO M CONFIRMATION; SPECIALLY MFG GOODS
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SPECIALLY MFG GOODS
Definition
NOT SUITABLE FOR SALE TO OTHERS
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PER EXCEPTIONS
Definition
DUCAS EXCEPTIONS (CPU): DEFECT IN FORMATION; UCC PERFORMANCE (CPU: COURSE OF PERMFOANCE; PAST COURSE OF DEALING; USAGE OF TRADE); CONDIITION PRECEDENT; AMBIGUITY CLARIFICATION; SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATIONS
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K FRAUD IN INDUCEMENT
Definition
FIRD: FALSE STATMENT OF MATERIAL FACT; INTENT TO DECEIVE; RELIANCE ON STATEMENT; DAMAGES
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PRIVAT SOF
Definition
UNENFORCEABLE IN WA
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K-EXCUSABLE NON PERFORMANCE
Definition
CIISSU: COOPERATION lack OR HINDERANCE; ILLEGALITY AFTER FORMATION; INCAPACITY OF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR; SOURCE OF SUPPLY DESTROYED; SUBJECT MATTER DESTROYED; UCC FAILURE OF PRESUPPOSED CONDITION
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K NONPEROFRMANCE BUT AGREEMENT
Definition
ANCWR: ACCORD AND SATISFACTION; NOVATION; CANCELLATION; WAIVER; RELEASE OR PROMISE NOT TO SUE
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TORT - TRANSFERRED INTENT
Definition
BAFTT TORTS: BATTERY, ASSAULT, FALSE IMPRISONMENT; TRESPASS TO LAND AND TRESPASS TO CHATTELS
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INTENTIONAL TORTS
Definition
INTENT TO HARM NOT REQUIRED
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TORTS; NEGLIGENCE
Definition
ABCD NEGLIGENCE: A LEGAL DUTY; BREACH OF DUTY; CAUSES HARM; DAMAGES TO P
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TORTS-PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENSES(WPLA):
Definition
CUSS CONTRIBUTARY FAULT; USEFUL SAFE LIFE; STATUTOROR OR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE; SOL
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TORTS-DEFFAMATION
Definition
FPID: FALSE STATEMENT UNPRIVLIDGED; PUBLICZED TO THIRD PERSON; INTENTION WRONGFUL (negligent); DAMAGE CREATED - D HAS BURDEN OF PROVING SUBSTANTIAL TRUTH
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PER SE EXCEPTIONS TO DEFFAMATION Damages requirement
Definition
TORTS - DEFFAMATION - PER SE EXCEPTIONS; NO PROOF OF DAMAGES REQUIRED LUNI: LOATHSOME DISEASE; UNCHASTITY OR SERIOUS SEXUAL MISCOUNDUCT; NOTORIOUS FELONY ALLEGAGION; INJURY MUST GO TO BUSINESS, TRADE OR PROFESSION.
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DEFENSES TO DEFFAMATION
Definition
TORTS-DEFFAMATION-DEFENSES TEMP: TRUTH; EXPRESS OR IMPLINED CONSENT; MERE SUBJECTIVE OPINION; PRIVILEGE (absolute or qualified)
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ELEMENTS UNDER CPA
Definition
TORTS-CPA-ELEMENTS TUPI: TRADE OR COMMERCE; UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACT; PUBLIC IMPACT REQUIRED; INJURY TO P'S BUSINESS OR PROPERTY
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SOL IN CPA
Definition
CPA SOL 4 YEARS
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SEC TR- REQUIREMENTS
Definition
ARV: A SECURITY AGREEMENT (SA); RIGHTS IN COLLATERAL; VALUE GIVEN - INCLUDE IN EVERY ANSWER. Perfection by possession or filing first if BFP or new value
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SEC TR-PERFECTION OF SA
Definition
PCFMT: POSSESSION; CONTROL; FILING; MERE ATTACNHMENT; TITLE
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Sec TRAns - PRIORITIY EXCEPTIONS
Definition
SEC TR -RAP: RETAIL INVENTORY; ADDING VALUE; PREFERRED BANKRUPTCY PREFERENCES AVOIDED
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CRIM - FAILURE TO ACT LIABILTIY
Definition
SCFC: STATUTE; CONTRACT; FAMILY; CREATION OF RISK
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- CRIM L CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE
Definition
IKRN: INTENT, KNOWLEDGE; RECKLESSNESS-CRIMINAL; NEGLIGENCE-CRIMINAL
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CONSPRIRACY ELEMENTS
Definition
CRIM L-CONSPIRACY ELEMENTS IASS: INTENT, AGREEEMENT, SUBSTANTIAL, STEPP
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- CRIM BURDEN PF ON D
Definition
CRIM L BURDEN (perponderence) ON D -- I DENI: INSANITY, DURESS, ENTRAPMENT, NECESSITY AND INVOLUNTRY INTOXICATION
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- FELONY MURDER CRIMES
Definition
CRIM LAW FELONY MURDER CRIMES - BARRK: BURGLARY, ARSON, ROBBERY, RAPE OR KIDNAPPING - some limited statutory defense if D really had no knowledge or expectation or reasonable anticipation that violence would occur.
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SALES-GAP FILLERS
Definition
CPU: COURSE OF PERFORMANC; PAST COURSE OF DEALINGS; USAGE OF TRADE
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GRAVAMEN TEST
Definition
SALES: IF PRIMARY PURPOSE WAS SALE OF GOODS, IT IS UCC; EVEN THOUGH THERE MAY HAVE BEEN SOME SERVICE (INSTALLATION)
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BERG RULE
Definition
SALES - EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE TO SHOW CONTEXT
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SALES, ADDITIONAL TERMS added if
Definition
IF MOP: MATERIAL; OFFEROR OBJECTS REASONABLY; OR ADDITIONS PRECLUDED
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NOM AGREEMENT
Definition
SALES UCC - PARTIES CAN AGREE TO A NOM AGREEMENT: NO ORAL MODIFICATION but emasculated by Berg.
Term
SALES, SOF EXECPTIONS
Definition
PAWS: PART PERFORMANCE; ADMISSION; WRITTEN CONFIRMATION BETWEEN M; SPECIALLY MANUFACTURED GOODS
Term
SALES, ALLOWS SELLER TO DISCLAIM warranty LIABILITY
Definition
5 C'S TEST: CLEAR; CONSPICUOUS; CONCIONABLE; CONSISTANTL; CONSUMER PURCHASE
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SALES; SELLERS OPTIONS
Definition
RRIP: RECISSION; RESELL GOODS; INCIDENTAL DAMAGES; PROFIT LOSS REMEDY
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SOL - SALES
Definition
SALES SOL 4 YEARS
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PSEUDO-COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Definition
CP CREATED IN COMMITTED INTAMATE RELATIONSHP or Reg Dom Ptnership
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CP, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Definition
SURE: SHARE HOUSHOLD; UNMARRIED TO ANOTHER, REGISTER WITH SS; EIGHTEEN +
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CP - ABSENSE OF JOINDER
Definition
RVED: RATIFICATION; VOIDABLE; ESTOPPEL (ONLY EXCLUDED SPOUSE CAN COMPLAIN); DUTIES OF THIRD PARTIES
Term
DR COMMUNITY PROPERTY AGREEMENTREQUIREMENTS
Definition
DOG (CPA): DISCLOSURE; OPPORTUNITY FOR INDEPENDENT COUNSEL; GOOD FAITH - FAIR ON FACE
Term
MAINTANENANCE CLAIM FOR COMM INT REL
Definition
NOT AVAILABLE IN WA
Term
DIVORCE - PARENTAL RIGHTS
Definition
SCUBA: SAME HOUSEHOLD; CONSENT AND FORSTER RELATIONSHIP, UNEQIVOCAL ROLE/RESPONSIBILIY IN CHILD'S LIFE, BONDED RELATIONSHIP, ASSUMED FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
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AGENCY - TERMINATION
Definition
ISIS: INCAPACITY OR DEATH; SOURCE OF AGENCY SUPPLY DESTROYED; ILLEGALITY OF AGREEMENT; SUBJECT MATTER DESTROYED
Term
AGENCY DUTIES
Definition
HOLT: HONEST DEALIN; OBEDIENCE; UNDIVIDED LOALTY AND TRUST
Term
corp SHAREHOLDER RT TO DISSOLVE IF
Definition
FOWD: FRAUD; OPRESSION; WASTE OF ASSETS; DEADLOCK
Term
AD LAW - JUDICIAL REVIEW AVAILABLE
Definition
SERF - CFUN: STANDING; EXHAUSTION OF REMEDIES (CFUN EXCEPTIONS: CONST. ISSUE; FUTILE OR INADEQUATE; UNREASONABLE DELAY; NOT REQUIRED) RIPENESS/MOOTNESS; FINALITY
Term
AD LAW CT DECLARES RULE INVALID IF
Definition
CUSA: CONST V; UNLAWFUL PROC; STAT AUTH EXCEEDED; ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS
Term
AD LAW REVIEW OF AGENCY ORDERS
Definition
CUSEND: CONST V; UNLAWFUL PROC; STATUTORY AUTH EXCEEDED; ERRONEOUS LEGAL INTERPRETATION OR APPLICATION; NOT SUPPORTED BY SUBSTANTAL EVIDENCE; DISQUALIFICATION IMPROPERLY DENIED
Term
CON LAW - LIMITATION OF FED POWER
Definition
CAMP FTC: COMMERCE; ADMIRALTY; MILITARY; POSTAL SERVICE; FOREIGN AFFAIRS; TAXATION; CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
Term
Standard of Review
Definition
CON LAW: “Rationally Related to a Legitimate Governmental Interest”
Term
CON LAW; FUNDAMENTAL first amend RIGHT TEST
Definition
1 - VIP CAMPERM: FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS; VOTING; INTERSTATE TRAVEL; PRIVACY RIGHTS: (CAMPERM: CONTRACEPTION; ABORTION; MARRIAGE; PROCREATION;EDUCATION;RELATIONS; MEDICAL TREATEMENT REFUSE RIGHT (WA HAS EXPANDED EDUCATION RIGHTS)
Term
CON LAW SUSPECT CLASS
Definition
RANG: RACE; ALIENAGE; NATIONAL ORIGIN; GENDER/SEX (WA)
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COM PPR-REQUIRED
Definition
NUTSS: NEGOTIALBLE WORDS; UNCONDITIONAL PROMISE TO PAY;TIME CERTAIN ON DEMAND; SUM CERTAIN IN MONEY;SIGNED BY MAKER
Term
COM PPR; HDC
Definition
FINNS (HDC): FOR VALUE; IN GOOOD FAITH; NO NOTICE; NEGOTIATION - proper
Term
COM PPR - PERSONAL DEFENSES
Definition
MUUFFO: MUTUAL MISTAKE; UNAUGHORIZED COMPLETION; UNCOMPLETION OF A CONDITION PRECEDENT; FRAUD IN THE INDUCEMENT (FIRD); FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION; OTHER CLAIMS FTC RULES
Term
COM PPR, REAL DEFENSES
Definition
FIDDLS FUM: FRAUD IN EXECUTION; ILLEGALITY; DISCHARGE IN BKY; LACK OF CAPACITY; SOL (6 YRS FROM DEMAND OR DUE DATE); FORGERY; UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (LACKED ACTUAL OR APPARENT AUTHORITY); MATERIAL ALTERATION (FUM SUBJECT TO CONTRIB DEFENSE)
Term
AD LAW - BALANCING TEST
Definition
MATHEWS TEST IMPORTANCE OF INTEREST AND RISK THAT INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS WILL BE DEPRIVED V. COST TO GOVERMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
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SEC TRANS - perfection
Definition
PCFMT; PERFECTION CALLS FOR MANY THINGS: POSSESSION, CONTROL, FILING FS; MERE ATTACHMENT; TITLE CERTIFICATE
Term
II RAT REDS CRC
Definition
INTRODUCTION, ISSUES, RULES; ANYALYSIS, TIME ALL, REMEDIES, EXPAND, DEFENSES, SOL, CALL, READ AGAIN, CHARACTERS ALL
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