An act is not a crime unless the law says it is one.

A contract may be modified if the parties reach a consensus through consultation.

A transaction between two parties ought not to operate to the disadvantage of a third.

Counsel must not lead the witness.

Examples of void contracts are those entered as a result of misrepresentation, duress or undue influence.

In most civil contexts it does not matter whether negligence is “gross” or “slight”.

Judgment was entered for the plaintiff.

No consideration, no contract.

Now the court is in session.

This contract is made of one original and two duplicate originals, all of which are of the same effect.

The law does not concern itself about family trifles.

The court dismissed the action.

This law shall go into effect on the day of its promulgation.

The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the judge will pass sentence next week.

The jury failed to reach a unanimous decision.

This law is in abeyance.

The court ordered the case to be retried.

Traditionally, firm referred to a partnership, as opposed to a company.