Also known as: law · right
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
3 senses
A German term denoting law generally.
A body of law.
A right or claim.
Each sense below has its own examples, sources, and questions.
A German term denoting law generally.
Redwood Bank lends funds to Ralph Richardson for a commercial building purchase. Richardson pledges the property as security for repayment. Upon default the bank may foreclose to recover the debt under the security device.
A sitting judge accepts a compensated teaching position at a law school. The activity risks frequent disqualification in cases involving the school. The judge declines the role to avoid interference with judicial duties.
A body of law.
A right or claim.
Rebecca Ross sues Radiant Technologies for breach of contract seeking damages above twenty dollars. The court preserves her right to a jury trial. Facts found by the jury may not be reexamined except under common-law rules.
Raphael Rivera files a complaint containing novel legal arguments against Royal Crest Hotels. His attorney certifies that the contentions rest on existing law or a nonfrivolous argument for change. The court reviews the filing for compliance with the certification requirement.
A lawyer owns an investment advisory firm that offers services to clients. The firm fails to inform recipients that the services are not legal services. Clients later claim they expected attorney-client protections that never existed.
It denotes law generally, a body of law, or a right or claim.
Riverfront Developments hires Ruby Rivera to manage a construction project. The company retains authority to direct her daily decisions on site. Rivera must follow those instructions on matters within the scope of her assignment.
…whether such commissions had been in the office or not could not be a confidential fact; it is a fact which all the world have a right to know. If he thought any of the questions improper he might state his objections. Mr. Lincoln prayed time till the next day to consider his answers and the court granted it. The next…