Pure obligation – in the area of Law of Contracts in many jurisdictions, this legal term details the obligation which is non-conditional and subject of immediate demand and performance. For example, an obligation implemented in a contract, to pay the…
Purchaser – this term refers to the figure of an acquirer of a property (without the cases of inheritance). The first purchaser of a property is for example, could be the 1st buyer of brand new built apartment.
Purchase order – this legal term applies in the area of Commercial Law, where details the buyer’s written consent to conclude the purchase. It consists of details about the seller, the purchase price and the way it will be paid…
Purchase-mortgage – in the area of Property purchases, this term refers to a mortgage, established by the buyer in favor of the seller, in cases where the buyer does not have the total purchase price at the time of the…
Punitive damages – in the area of Tort Law this term refers to these special and highly exceptional damages, that have been given by a court against a defendant where the act or omission which caused the law case, was…
Punishment – the administrative law and the criminal law define the punishment as a governmental sanction for wrongful act – both established in the local legislation. The punishment for example can be a fine, public work or sentence in prison…
Puisne – in some jurisdictions this legal term details the figure of junior or lower in rank, as opposed to the chief of justice in particular court. For example, the puisne judge is a junior judge.
Puffery – this term details a weak statement, which cannot be considered seriously by the hearers. For example, a statement by a witness in a court room that they didn’t see what happened, where there are strong evidences that they…
Publishing Law – this is the name of a branch of Law, applicable in many jurisdictions, which deals with Intellectual property protection as author’s materials, copyrights and the Internet law. For example, legal relations between an author and a publisher,…
Public work – in the sphere of Administrative Law this term refers to any work, done for benefit of the public, for protection and enjoyment of the society. It can be directed to concrete groups in need (invalided people, orphans,…