Legal and Latin Vocab Flashcards
caveat emptor
“let the buyer beware”
buyers must be the ones to do due diligence
nonsuit
judgment against a plaintiff who fails to make a legal case or bring sufficient evidence
enjoin (v)
to prohibit someone from performing (a particular action) by issuing an injunction
inter alia
“among other things”
quid pro quo
“a favor for a favor”
something given or received in exchange for something else
misfeasance
a wrong (actual or alleged) arising from an otherwise lawful affirmative act
nonfeasance
the omission of an act that should have been performed
mesne
intermediate or intervening
demurrer
a plea in response to an allegation that admits its truth but asserts the allegation is insufficient as a cause of action (invalid/irrelevant)
gratuitous
given without receiving any return value
averment
a formal allegation of fact
