Self-Evident Truth #14: A party who is silent appears to consent.
The phrase “Qui tacet consentire videtur” is a Latin legal maxim, which translates to “He who is silent is understood to consent” in English. This maxim reflects a legal principle that suggests if a person remains silent or does not object to...What Is An Absolute Threshold Matter In Law?
In legal terms, an “absolute threshold matter” refers to a fundamental issue that a court must decide before addressing other aspects of a case. For example, in a contract dispute involving parties from different jurisdictions, determining which law...What Is Informed Consent?
In legal terms, informed consent is a process where a person voluntarily agrees to a proposed action after being fully informed about its potential risks, benefits, and alternatives. This concept is especially important in healthcare and legal agreements. It requires...Is Brooke’s Advice To Marjorie Privileged If There Are Elements Of Fraud Or Constructive Fraud?
In fraud cases where a client induces a lawyer to carry out fraudulent activities, is any of that communications protected under privilege law? The attorney-client privilege generally protects confidential communications between an attorney and a client for the...Disparagement – CoA & Elements
Disparagement in law, often referred to as “commercial disparagement” or “trade libel,” is a legal concept that involves making false statements or spreading false information about a business, product, or service with the intent to harm its...
About Joseph Ray Powers
Within three months of immersing myself in Dr. Grave's Law Course, I encountered my first courtroom victory and enforced a property seizure against a defendant.
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