by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Legal Maxims
“Animus hominis est anima scripti” is a Latin legal maxim which translates to “The intention of the person is the soul of the instrument.” This principle has significant relevance in the interpretation of legal documents, such as contracts,...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Legal Maxims
“Ambiguitas verborum latens verificatione suppletur; nam quod ex facto oritur ambiguum verificatione facti tollitur” is a legal maxim which translates to “A latent ambiguity in wording is resolved by evidence; for whatever ambiguity arises from an...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Legal Maxims
“Ambiguitas contra stipulatorem est” is a Latin legal maxim that translates to “A dubious expression is construed against the party using it.” This principle is particularly relevant in contract law and has significant implications for how...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Lawyer Reviews
Joseph’s review on the YouTube video of lawyer Rebecca Zung – Court Sanctions For The Narcissist “I love how openly and unapologetically Rebecca talks about and how to deal with narcissists (narc). Her clear definition of narcissists and...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Evidence Rules
10 things the defendant would say that I could object to. Practicing objections to these statements will help you develop your legal reasoning and courtroom skills. “I heard from someone that the witness has a history of lying.” Consider the rules...