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Today's Terms
Subpoena
Definition:
Document issued by the authority of the court to compel a witness to appear and give testimony or produce documentary evidence in a proceeding. Failure to appear or produce is punishable by contempt of court.
Burden of proof
Definition:
Measure of proof required to prove a fact. Obligation of a party to probe facts at issue in the trial of a case.
Choice no fault
Definition:
In some state a hybrid no fault system known as " choice no fault " exists. In these states, you may choose to be insured under a strict no-fault plan, in which case you're unable to sue an at fault driver and also can't be sued if you're at fault.
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