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;negligence:Failing to do something that a reasonable person would do, or doing something that a reasonable person would not do, which results in harm to someone else. | ;negligence:Failing to do something that a reasonable person would do, or doing something that a reasonable person would not do, which results in harm to someone else. | ||
;negotiation:In family law, the process by which an agreement is formed between the parties to a legal dispute resolving that dispute, usually requiring mutual compromise from the parties' original positions to the extent tolerable by each party. See "alternative dispute resolution" and "family law agreements." | ;negotiation:In family law, the process by which an agreement is formed between the parties to a legal dispute resolving that dispute, usually requiring mutual compromise from the parties' original positions to the extent tolerable by each party. See "alternative dispute resolution" and "family law agreements." | ||
;net income:The remainder of a person’s annual income after the mandatory deductions have been paid, which may include CPP, EI, income taxes and union or professional dues. For self-employed persons, necessary and reasonable business and operating expenses may also be deducted to determine net income. | ;net income:The remainder of a person’s annual income after the mandatory deductions have been paid, which may include CPP, EI, income taxes, and union or professional dues. For self-employed persons, necessary and reasonable business and operating expenses may also be deducted to determine net income. | ||
;nil:A short form of the Latin word ''nihil'' meaning "nothing"; usually used to indicate a zero value. See "null and void." | ;nil:A short form of the Latin word ''nihil'' meaning "nothing"; usually used to indicate a zero value. See "null and void." | ||
;''non compos mentis'':A Latin phrase meaning "not of sound mind.” A legal disability arising from mental infirmity. See "disability." | ;''non compos mentis'':A Latin phrase meaning "not of sound mind.” A legal disability arising from mental infirmity. See "disability." | ||
;notary public:A person authorized to administer affirmations and oaths, and to execute or certify documents. All lawyers are notaries public in addition to being barristers and solicitors. See "barrister and solicitor.” | ;notary public:A person authorized to administer affirmations and oaths, and to execute or certify documents. All lawyers are notaries public in addition to being barristers and solicitors. See "barrister and solicitor.” | ||
;Notice of Appeal:A legal document required by the rules of court which is used to give notice of a party's intention to appeal a decision. See "appeal" and "decision." | ;Notice of Appeal:A legal document required by the rules of court which is used to give notice of a party's intention to appeal a decision. See "appeal" and "decision." | ||
;Notice of Application:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to bring an interim application, setting out the relief claimed by the applicant, the grounds on which that relief is claimed, and the date on which the application will be heard. See "applicant," "grounds," "interim application" and "relief." | ;Notice of Application:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to bring an interim application, setting out the relief claimed by the applicant, the grounds on which that relief is claimed, and the date on which the application will be heard. See "applicant," "grounds," "interim application," and "relief." | ||
; Notice of Family Claim:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to begin a court proceeding, setting out the relief claimed by the claimant and the grounds on which that relief is claimed. See "action," "claim," "claimant," "pleadings" and "relief." | ; Notice of Family Claim:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to begin a court proceeding, setting out the relief claimed by the claimant and the grounds on which that relief is claimed. See "action," "claim," "claimant," "pleadings" and "relief." | ||
;Notice of Hearing:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules that fixes the date for the hearing of a Petition. See "hearing" and "Petition." | ;Notice of Hearing:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules that fixes the date for the hearing of a Petition. See "hearing" and "Petition." | ||