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'''CONTINGENCY''' | '''CONTINGENCY''' | ||
*In legal circles, is commonly used to refer to a contingent fee,which is a fee for legal services provided only if the legal action is settled | *In legal circles, is commonly used to refer to a contingent fee,which is a fee for legal services provided only if the legal action is settled favourably or out of court. | ||
'''CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE''' | '''CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE''' | ||
*Negligent | *Negligent behaviour of the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant’s negligence. | ||
'''COUNTERCLAIM/COUNTERCLAIMANT''' | '''COUNTERCLAIM/COUNTERCLAIMANT''' | ||
