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20 Cards in this Set
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malfeasance
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the performance of an improper action
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misfeasance
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the improper performance of an action which is approved
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nonfeasance
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failure to perform an approved action
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misdeameanor
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a crime less serious than a felony
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non compose mentis
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not of sound mind, insane. Any mental derangement
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plaintiff
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the person who complains, the accuser, he who bring suit
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proximate cause
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probable cause
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res gestae
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an exception to the hearsay rule, evidence admissible even though by be hearsay
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slander
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defamation of character by verbal statements
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subpoena duces tecum
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the order which states you are required to bring any books, documents under his control and produce them as evidence
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accessory
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a person who, even if not present, is related with the performance of a felonious act
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battery
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the use of force or violence upon the person of another "treatment without consent"
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contributory negligence
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negligence on the part of the defendant which is proximate casue of or contributing to the patients injury
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defendant
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the accused, he who denies or defends aganst the accusations of another
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deposition
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written testimony, under oath, in response to interrogation
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emancipated minor
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minor whose parents have surrendered all rights, claims, responsibilites in relation to him
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guardian
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one entrusted by the law with the care and property of another
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liable
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bound or obliged by law, responsible, chargeable
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locum tenens
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holding the place - a deputy, substitute, lieutenant or representative, in custody
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res ipsa loquitor
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"the thing speaks for itslef". Obvious charge
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