We know that legal terminology can be a bit baffling. Our legal dictionary provides an explanation to some of the more common words and phrases that you may come across. If there is anything you do not understand please do not hesitate to ask.
Job Descriptions
A document setting out the employee's principal job responsibilities.
Joint Property (Land)
Either held as joint tenants where on death the property passes automatically to the survivor/s irrespective of what the deceased's Will says or tenants in common where each owner can control their own share through his/her Will.
Judgment Debt
Debt plus interest and cost awarded to the claimant in respect of its claim.
Judicial Separation
An order of the court setting out the terms of separation.
Note:
The above are but a brief definition of terms. They do not constitute legal advice. For their full implication, effect and meaning legal advice must be taken in each case.
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