Legal Terminology 12 (copy)

Vendor

Seller.

Parties

The persons actively concerned in the prosecution and defense of a legal proceeding, such as the plaintiff and defendant. This does not include counsel.

Redundant

Needlessly repetitive.

Per capita

By the head; all eligible share and share alike.

U.C.C.

Uniform Commercial Code.

Ward

A person placed in the care of a guardian by court order.

Vendee

Buyer.

Next friend

The equivalent of a guardian but not appointed as such. Usually seen in litigation where next friend brings the action on behalf of a minor.

Tenancy by entirety

A joint tenancy between husband and wife; each is considered as owning the whole; when one dies, the other still owns all the property.

Recidivist

Habitual criminal.

Separate maintenance

Allowance granted to a spouse for support of the spouse and children while living apart from husband/wife.

Quash

To set aside as void.

Sic

Latin for "thus in the original." Exact reproduction.

Mortgagee

One who takes a mortgage; lender.

Mortgagor

One who gives a mortgage; borrower.