Ruthlessness – in the sphere of Criminal Law in many jurisdictions this legal term details continuous and evil mistreatment or harassment on the base of religion, race, etc. of a person or group of people by another person or group.…

Runs with the property – this legal phrase finds application in the Real Estate Law. There it details any existing legal burdens (mortgages, registered civil claims, etc.) that follow the property in case of transfer of Title.

Run rate – in the Corporate Law, this term refers to financial examination and evaluation of the recent financial standing of a company. The run rate includes also puts the latest achieved financial results of the company in perspective, where…

Running objection – this legal term finds application in the court procedures at the Common Law systems. There it refers to an objection made by attorney to all points and questions related to the subject of the lawsuit. This usually…

Running mate – this legal term refers to the figure of a person, being chosen by the candidate for President, to run with them during the elections. And respectively, to become his/her vice-president in case they win the presidential elections.

Running costs – in the Real Estate Law, this term refers to the costs covered regularly in relation to owning a property. These usually include the maintenance expenses, any repair costs, the monthly bills (i.e. water, electricity expenses), the council…

Running at large – this legal term has two different meanings, depending of where it has got application: 1) In the Tort Law it details animals who are left without supervision and are causing damages, for which their owner will…

Running credit account – in the Commercial Law, this term refers to an account created so a buyer can purchase on credit from the manufacturer or seller. It applies to items, goods or services many repeatedly, for amount up to…

Runner – this term refers to the figure of an employee of a law office or court institution, whose job is mostly to lodge and collect documents. He is usually not educated in law, but in some jurisdictions a trainee…

Runaway witness – within the meaning, given by the Court procedural law, a runaway witness is a witness who does not answer straight to the question asked. He/she does not provide a concrete answer for making conclusions about the subject…