definitions Unit 1 table

performance

fulfilment of contractual obligation

enforcement of contract

legal procedure to ensure that parties fulfil their obligation

consideration

sth of value which both parties of a contract agree to exchange

negligently caused injuries

harming a person as a result of lack of necessary care

strick liability

automatic responsibility as a result of ownig or using sth dangerous

vicarious liability

legal responsibility for a harm caused by another person

ultra-hazardous

so dangerous that a strict liability will be imposed

products liability

legal responsibility of manfactures for harm caused by their goods

nuiscance

an act which interferes with a person's right to use and enjoy their land

invasion of privacy

violation of somebody's right to be alone

crimes against public administration

illegal act such as bribery, escaping from prison pr prejury

homicide

general term used to describe murder, unitentional killing or killing in self-defence

hearsy

evidence or opinions quoted from a person not in court, which is not admissible because the person cannot be cross-examined

impeachment

the act of discreting a witness by showing that their evidence is false

cross-examination

the opportunity to question a witness in court by the opposing party

search and seizure

examination of a person's property and taking articles of evidence found during that examination

incriminating statements

admissions of guilt by a defendant

electronic surveillance

monitoring a person through cameras

immunities

exceptions from penalties or legal requirments

judical opinions

decissions taken by higher court which create new legal precedent

legal citation

formal style of reffering to legal documents

precednt

a legal case which estabilishes a principle of law