An argument is both the process of giving reasons for believing something is true as well as the term used to describe the reason(s) given.
An argument is also a disagreement between two or more persons, in which opposing...
civil procedure
at issue memorandum
An at issue memorandum is a legal document usually filed in a civil case. It states that all the parties in a case have been served and that the parties are at issue (or in disagreement) over one or more points that need...
attest
Attest means to testify or confirm that something is true, genuine, or authentic. Some common usages of the term “attest” in a legal sense include:
In the context of evidence law, cases such as this one from Ohio, explain...
attestation
Attestation is a kind of testimony or confirmation. It is customary to sign a deed, make a will or sign other written documents in the presence of a witness who also signs the document to attest to its contents and the authenticity of the...
attestation clause
An attestation clause is a provision at the end of an instrument, especially a will, that is signed by witnesses and recites the formalities required to make the instrument effective. A formal attestation clause itself can serve as prima...
attorney
Someone authorized to practice law; a lawyer. Also called attorney-at-law.
Less commonly, an agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, but not necessarily authorized to practice law, e.g. a person authorized to...
attorney at law (or attorney-at-law)
See: lawyer.
See, e.g. Supreme Court of Virginia v. Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 446 U.S. 719 (1980)
See also:
Attorney-in-fact Attorney of record Attorney's duty of confidentiality Attorney-client privilege[Last...
attorney fees
Attorney Fees refer to the payment to attorneys for their legal services. Fees can take several forms including: 1) hourly charge, 2) a flat fee, 3) a contingent fee (must be reasonable), 4) statutory fees, 5) court approved fees, 6) a...
attorney general
The attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer of the federal or a state government. The plural form is attorneys general. The U.S. Attorney General oversees the Department of Justice, represents the United States in litigation,...
attorney in fact
An attorney in fact is an agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, but not necessarily authorized to practice law, e.g. a person authorized to act by a power of attorney. Therefore an attorney in fact, which is not necessarily a...