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;delivery:Sending legal documents to a party at that party's "address for service," usually by mail, fax or email, now called "ordinary service". Certain documents, like a Notice of Family Claim, must be served on the other party by personal service. Most other documents may be served by ordinary service. See also "address for service" and "personal service". | ;delivery:Sending legal documents to a party at that party's "address for service," usually by mail, fax or email, now called "ordinary service". Certain documents, like a Notice of Family Claim, must be served on the other party by personal service. Most other documents may be served by ordinary service. See also "address for service" and "personal service". | ||
;demand letter:A letter describing a legal claim sent to the person against who the claim might be made, and offering to settle the claim without the necessity of legal action. Demand letters are usually issued before court proceedings have commenced in order to settle a potential claim without the need for litigation. | ;demand letter:A letter describing a legal claim sent to the person against who the claim might be made, and offering to settle the claim without the necessity of legal action. Demand letters are usually issued before court proceedings have commenced in order to settle a potential claim without the need for litigation. | ||
;''de minimus | ;''de minimus non curat lex'':A Latin maxim meaning "the law does not concern itself with trifles", also known by its short form, ''de minimus''. This maxim stands for the idea that some claims or arguments, while perhaps legitimate, are too small or trivial to be dealt with by the court. | ||
;denial:Defending a claim by denying the truth of a fact supporting the claim; a rejection of the truth of facts alleged. | ;denial:Defending a claim by denying the truth of a fact supporting the claim; a rejection of the truth of facts alleged. | ||
;''de novo'':A Latin phrase meaning "anew". Renewed; from the beginning. An application or trial heard ''de novo'' is heard for a second time without considering or the court being bound by the result of the first hearing. | ;''de novo'':A Latin phrase meaning "anew". Renewed; from the beginning. An application or trial heard ''de novo'' is heard for a second time without considering or the court being bound by the result of the first hearing. | ||
