expectant distributee
A prospective heir whose interest depends on a contingency; an expectant heir. — Also termed expectant beneficiary. See prospective heir under HEIR.
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lucrum cessans
lucrum cessans 〈拉〉(罗马法)利益止遏；可得利益损失字面意义为停止获利，指预期利益〔prospective profits〕的减少或持续性利益〔continuing profits〕的终止。不同于实际利益损失即积极损害〔damnum datum; damnum emergens〕。
anticipatory nuisance
A condition that, although not yet at the level of a nuisance, is very likely to become one, so that a party may obtain an injunction prohibiting the condition. — Also termed prospective nuisance. [Cases: Nuisance 1. C.J.S. Nuisances §§ 2–8, 10–14, 18–21.]
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institutional litigant
institutional litigant. An organized group that brings lawsuits not merely to win but also to bring about a change in the law or to defend an existing law. “Our second observation relates to what has been called the ‘institutional litigant.’ There are organized groups, such as labour unions or trade associations, that have a continuing
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wrongful birth action
wrongful-birth action. A lawsuit brought by parents against a doctor for failing to advise them prospectively about the risks of their having a child with birth defects. [Cases: Health 687.]
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putative father registry
putative-father registry. Family law. An official roster in which an unwed father may claim possible paternity of a child for purposes of receiving notice of a prospective adoption of the child.
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precognition
precognition (pree-kog-nish-[schwa]n).Scots law. 1. A preliminary examination under oath of persons believed to have knowledge about the facts of a case, esp., in a criminal case, to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for a trial. 2. The written record of the statement that a prospective witness can give as evidence.
earnest money
A deposit paid (often in escrow) by a prospective buyer (esp. of real estate) to show a good-faith intention to complete the transaction, and ordinarily forfeited if the buyer defaults. • Although earnest money has traditionally been a nominal sum (such as a nickel or a dollar) used in the sale of goods, it is
sidebar conference
sidebar conference. 1. A discussion among the judge and counsel, usu. over an evidentiary objection, outside the jury’s hearing. — Also termed bench conference. [Cases: Trial 18, 50. C.J.S. Trial §§ 91–92, 176.] 2. A discussion, esp. during voir dire, between the judge and a juror or prospective juror. — Often shortened to sidebar.
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bill quia timet
An equitable bill used to guard against possible or prospective injuries and to preserve the means by which existing rights are protected from future or contingent violations. • It differs from an injunction, which corrects past and present — or imminent and certain — injuries. One example is a bill to perpetuate testimony. See QUIA