Absolve
Absolve is the action to acquit; or the action to release from an obligation.
Abstention
Abstention is the refusal, from one bankruptcy court, to get involved with a matter of another court with jurisdiction.
Abstract of Record
Abstract of Record is a brief created from a court transcript used in appellate court.
Abstract of Title
An Abstract of Title is a document that lists all items in an estate to establish the present state of title. These items listed may change the value of the title. Also referred to as an abstract and epitome of title.
Abstract of Trust
An Abstract of Trust is a brief version of a trust that leaves out the beneficiaries identity and other specific information included.
Abuse
Abuse is the misuse of anything or cruelty that causes harm to another.
Abuse of Process
Abuse of Process is legal action that is regarded by the courts as misuse or even abuse of the legal process.
Abuttals
The parts of the boundaries of a piece of land which touch pieces of land alongside.
Accelerated Possession Order
Some private landlords can apply to a county court for a Accelerated Possession Order to evict tenants without the need for a court hearing. Can only be used if you are an assured shorthold tenant and you were given a written tenancy agreement when you first moved in. Your landlord has to first serve a valid Section 21…
Acceptance of Plea
Acceptance of Plea is where the court will accept a guilty plea in a criminal case.