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What is Mutual Combat? Mutual Combat, as the name suggests, refers to an agreement between two or more individuals to commit a violent act together. This concept has its roots in dueling practices from early modern Europe, where opponents would agree to fight in order to settle a dispute, often facing potential criminal consequences thereafter. […]
Definitions and Legal Status The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act R.S.A. 2008, c. G-2.2, refers to an adult "who has a decision-making disability" as having "an impairment of the mind or brain or the area of the human mind or body associated with cognition or communication. While this definition is clear, it does lead to […]
Legal Will Kit 101 A legal will kit is a do-it-yourself legal program designed to help individuals create a legally binding will. These kits take the form of printed documents, forms or books; online software; or a combination of these materials. They typically lead users through exercises that ask them questions about their finances and […]
French Inheritance Tax Explained When a person passes away and leaves behind assets or property in France, his or her estate may be subject to inheritance tax. Inheritance tax in France is levied on the free gift or transfer of property between living persons (donations) or the transfer of property in event of death (inheritance). […]
Introduction to Non-Disparagement Agreements Non-Disparagement Agreements are an increasingly common feature of the modern workplace. In essence, they are contractual performance obligations in which one (or both) of the parties agrees to refrain from making disparaging remarks about the other party. You might sometimes hear such a contract referred to as a Non-Disparagement Clause or […]
Texas No Chase Law: Fact or Fiction? The myth persists that a "no chase law" exists in Texas. A Google search for such a law yields some interesting, albeit false, information. There are no statutes, ordinances, or Texas Transportation Code sections with which I am familiar or have been able to find prohibiting the police […]
An Overview on Ellis County Family Law Family law is an expansive area of legal practice that encompasses a wide range of legal issues that affect families, both during times of crisis and in situations that affect relationships that are generally happy and successful. In Texas, family law covers a broad range of areas including […]
What is a Gas Station Lease? Gas station lease agreements are written contracts that allow for the renting of land and/or facilities for the purpose of operating a gas station. They may take the form of long term leases, day lease agreements for unloading tank trucks at bulk plants, or anywhere in between. These agreements […]
What Is a Settlement Agreement? A settlement agreement brings closure to a dispute. It is a contract between two or more parties who choose to avoid litigation over their different claims, instructions, assertions and rights. Those who enter into settlement agreements must consider various issues. They must agree on the terms of the settlement agreement […]
How Common Law Marriage is Defined In the United States, a common law marriage is generally understood to exist when an unmarried couple has cohabited for a period of time in a way that suggests they intend to be married, and they agree they are married. A common law marriage does not require a license, […]
