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Performance- legal procedures to ensure that parties fulfil their obligations
Enforcement of contracts- fulfilment of contractual obligations
Consideration- something of value both which both parties to contract agree to exchange
Negligently caused injuries- harming person as a result lack of necessary care
Strict liability- so dangerous that strict liability will be imposed
Vicarious liability- legal responsibility for the harm caused by another person
Ultra-hazardous- automatic responsibility for the harm caused by another person
Products liability- legal responsibility of manufacturers for harm caused by their goods
Nuisance- admissions of guilt by a defendant
Invasion of privacy- violation of somebody`s right to be alone
Defamation- damaging somebody`s reputation through slander or libel
Damages- compensation for harm done, typically in money
Crimes against public administration- an act which interferes with a person`s right to use and enjoy their land
Homicide- killing another person, including murder.
Hearsay- evidence or opinions quoted from a person not in court which is not admissible
Impeachment- the act of discrediting a witness by showing that their evidence is false
Cross-examination- the opportunity to question in court a witness for the opposing party in a trial
Privileges- the right not to disclose certain types of evidence
Constitutional and statutory limitations- things which are prohibited by the constitution or by statues
Search and seizure- examination of a person`s property and taking articles of evidence found during that examination
Incriminating statements- illegal acts such as bribary
Electronic surveillance- monitoring person through e.g closed-circuit TV cameras
Immunities- exemptions from penalties or legal requirements
Judicial opinions- decisions taken by higher court which create a new legal precedent
Legal citation- a formal style of referring to legal documents
Precedent- a legal case which establishes a principle of law that other courts follow in similar cases
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