Grounds: Acceptable reasons for seeking a particular result. In NC, there are only two grounds for divorce available: a one-year separation and incurable insanity.
The Supreme Court will hear a case from a state court only if the state court judgment turned on federal grounds. It will refuse jurisdiction if it finds adequate and independent nonfederal grounds to support the state decision.
Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds definition:
A criteria of immigration law; an unusual, undeserved or disproportionate hardship caused to a person seeking consideration.
Grounds for Divorce
Until the recent advent of the "no-fault" divorce, in which neither party is expected to prove the spouse as the "guilty party" in the marriage, a marriage could be dissolved only for what the state deemed to be proper grounds.
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE
Legal reasons for requesting a divorce. All states require a spouse who files for divorce to state the grounds, court and whether requesting a fault divorce or a no-fault divorce.
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Grounds for Divorce Behaviors which constitute legal reason for the state to grant a divorce.
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: the legal basis for a divorce; the law sets out specific reasons for a divorce which have to be proven before the court can grant a divorce. Back to Top
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JUDGMENT: a court's decision.
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: The legal reason (or reasons) a divorce is granted. There are two kinds of grounds: fault and no-fault.
Fault Grounds: Marital wrongs that will justify the granting of a divorce. An example would be adultery.
grounds for divorce - The legal reasons stated for requesting a divorce.
group life or group health insurance - A single policy under which individuals in a group may subscribe.
Grounds are the circumstances which must be proven to obtain a divorce, annulment or separation. Fault based grounds must show misconduct by the defendant spouse. A spouse cannot allege they were at fault for grounds.
The grounds for claiming ultra vires range from abuse of power, acting unreasonably (Padfield v. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food [1968] AC 997), or acting not in accordance with the rules of natural justice.
Insufficient grounds to hold the person who was arrested.
No true bill
A finding by a grand jury that there is no probable cause to decide that a crime has been committed.
Give a statement of grounds for action and invitation to meeting
Hold the meeting, confirm the decision in writing, note the right of appeal
If appealed, repeat step 2.
Such complaint (whether it be the original claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim) shall contain: (1) a short and plain statement of the grounds upon which the court's jurisdiction depends, ...
Failure to join an indispensable party to a lawsuit is grounds for dismissal. Inference A conclusion that reasonably can be drawn from a particular fact or set of facts.
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That whenever any patentee of an invention or discovery shall desire an extension of his patent beyond the term of its limitation, be may make application therefor, in writing, to the commissioner of the patent office, setting forth the grounds ...
Immediate appeals may be taken from orders denying claims of immunity on one of the following grounds: the sovereign immunity granted to states under the Eleventh Amendment, Puerto Rico Aquaduct & Sewer Auth. v. Metcalf & Eddy, 113 S.Ct.
The grounds for deportation varies from country to country. Deposition The official statement by a witness taken in writing (as opposed to testimony which where a witnesses give their perception of the facts verbally).
the basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds and alleged facts which, if proved, would constitute all the "elements" required by statute.
A defense, in a common-law action, which rests upon equitable or legal and equitable grounds.Full defense.
Vexatious LitigantSomeone who persistently, and without reasonable grounds, brings proceedings in any court, or conducts a proceeding in a troubling manner.
But a court will refuse to grant a divorce based on these grounds if there has been "condonation", which is the obvious or implied forgiveness of the fault.
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Deportable Alien - An alien in and admitted to the United States subject to any grounds of removal specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
In states that have retained fault grounds for divorce, adultery is always sufficient grounds for a divorce.
The law also provides for certain grounds for requesting excuse. In Idaho there are six categories and they are listed on the juror qualification questionnaire.
Abandoning a child is grounds for losing parental rights. Abandonment of a spouse occurs when one spouse leaves the marital home without the consent of the other. Abandonment of a spouse is grounds for divorce.
In states that still allow fault grounds for divorce, adultery is always sufficient grounds for a divorce. In addition, some states factor in adultery when dividing property between divorcing spouses.
A lie by one spouse before marriage that provides grounds for an annulment.
For example, if a spouse failed to mention that he was still married or was incapable of having children, he has misrepresented himself.
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Defence to a criminal charge on the grounds that the accused was somewhere other than the scene of a crime when that crime was committed.
alleged
Said to be the case, but not yet proved.
cause of action: grounds on which a legal action may be brought (e.g., property damage, personal injury, goods sold and delivered, work labor and services).
An injury to one's body or mind. May be grounds for a lawsuit if someone besides the victim is responsible for the injury.
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Cohabitation: Two people living together. This can be grounds for terminating support in some states and provinces. Often time a period of cohabitation is written.
COLA: The cost of living adjustment (a COLA offset).
C-4 motion - Motion to dismiss on grounds that there is no prima facie case of guilt (FRCP 3.190 §(4)) .
Calendar - List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.
Count: The different parts of a complaint, which could each be a basis or grounds for the lawsuit.
Counter Claim: A claim by the defendant in a civil action that the defendant is entitled to damages or other relief from the plaintiff.
probable causeA court decides there's reasonable grounds that a person should be arrested or searched.
pro seIn his own behalf. One who does not retain a lawyer and appears for himself in court.
Entitle: To give the right to a claim; to grant a title or right; to furnish sufficient grounds for a title or claim.
Entity: Something that exists as its own separate unit.
Entry: The written record of a court proceeding.
impotence
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Counter-Claim - A document filed in response to a Claim. The document sets out fully the grounds of opposition or objection i.e. which allegations in the Claim the opponent disputes and which he does not.
challenge to the array - Questioning the qualifications of an entire jury panel, usually on the grounds of partiality or some fault in the process of summoning the panel.
chambers - A judge's private office in the courthouse.
If the employer is unable to show that the dismissal was fair, based on a limited number of grounds, the Industrial Tribunal will award compensation up to a statutory maximum to be paid by the employer to the former employee.
The IT1 is the standard form, also known as the originating application, on which the applicant sets out the grounds of her claim to the ET. The IT3, also known as the Notice of Appearance, is the employer's response to the IT1.
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answer Usually the first pleading by the defendant; the formal written statement setting forth the defendant's grounds for a defense against the plaintiff's claims or demands.
AOC See Administrative office of the Courts.
privileged communications - probable cause - A judicial finding that there exists reasonable grounds for belief that a person should be arrested or searched.
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Annulment: An annulment is a remedy to set aside a marriage based upon certain limited legal grounds or circumstances.
Divorces can be obtained by showing a fault of the other spouse, such as adultery or cruelty. But a court will refuse to grant a divorce based on these grounds if there has been "condonation", which is the obvious or implied forgiveness of the fault.
answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
No Probable Cause - Insufficient grounds to hold the person who was arrested.
in supermarkets, shopping centres, retail centres and on footpaths;
Accidents at private residences;
Accidents at schools or in parks or playgrounds;
Injuries due to defective or faulty products;
Dog attacks;
Boat accidents.
Habeas corpus: Usually the last legal effort by a prisoner after all appeals are exhausted to challenge the authority of the prison or jail warden to continue to hold him. The prisoner is given a chance to argue his case on the grounds of illegal ...
Affirmation
A declaration acknowledging that the person will tell the truth under penalty of perjury. Affirmations may be made by individuals who object to taking an oath on religious grounds.
There are different types of homicide, including murder and manslaughter. People from all walks of life and all types of backgrounds can be victims of homicide. Family members and significant others become co-victims when their loved one is murdered.
FORUM CONVENIENS
Convenient forum
The court is convenient to hear a case and has jurisdiction. The doctrine of forum non conveniens ("inconvenient forum") allows a court to refurse to adjudicate a case on grounds of inconvenience.
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Federal prisoners may receive clemency from the President of the United States. Typical grounds for granting clemency include doubts regarding the defendant's guilt, disparities in sentencing, ...
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Misrepresentation: False material statement which induces a party to enter into a contract; grounds for rescission of the contract.
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