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;calendar days:A method of calculating time under which the days for a legal deadline are counted as they appear in the calendar, including weekends and holidays. See "business days" and "clear days". | ;calendar days:A method of calculating time under which the days for a legal deadline are counted as they appear in the calendar, including weekends and holidays. See "business days" and "clear days". | ||
;case:In law, a court proceeding; a lawsuit; an action; a cause of action; a claim. Also the historic decisions of the court. See "action", "case law", "court proceeding" and "precedent". | ;case:In law, a court proceeding; a lawsuit; an action; a cause of action; a claim. Also the historic decisions of the court. See "action", "case law", "court proceeding" and "precedent". | ||
;case at bar:The case presently before the court;the case being argued. | ;case at bar:The case presently before the court; the case being argued. | ||
;case law:The law as is established and developed by the decisions made in each court proceeding. See "common law". | ;case law:The law as is established and developed by the decisions made in each court proceeding. See "common law". | ||
;cause:In law, a lawsuit; an action; a cause of action. Also, the wrongful act of another which gives rise to a claim for relief. See "action", "cause of action". | ;cause:In law, a lawsuit; an action; a cause of action. Also, the wrongful act of another which gives rise to a claim for relief. See "action", "cause of action". | ||
