Legal Terms- U

Question 1

UNAVAILABLE AS A WITNESS

Answer 1

The declarant is (1) Exempted or precluded on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning the matter to which his statement is relevant; (2) Disqualified from testifying to the matter; (3) Dead or unable to attend or to testify at the hearing because of then existing physical or mental illness or infirmity; (4) Absent from the hearing and the court is unable to compel his attendance by its process; or (5) Absent from the hearing and the proponent of his statement has exercised reasonable diligence but has been unable to procure his attendance by the court’s process.

Question 2

ULTRA VIRES

Answer 2

Acts beyond the scope and power of a corporation, association, etc.

Question 3

UNILATERAL

Answer 3

One sided; obligation upon, or act of one party.

Question 4

USURY

Answer 4

Unlawful interest on a loan.