871. Comparative Negligence

a principle of tort law which looks at the negligence of the victim and which may lead to either a reduction of the award against the defendant, proportionate to the contribution of the victim's negligence, or which may even prevent an award altogether if the victim's negligence, when compared with the defendant, is equal to or greater in terms or contributing to the situation which caused the injury or damage

872. Common Law Relationship

two unmarried persons living together as though married

873. Common Law

judge-declared law; law which exists and applies to a group on the basis of customs and legal precedents developed over hundreds of years in Britain

874. Common Land

Land that is available for the use and enjoyment of all.

875. Commodum Ex Injuria Sua Nemo Habere Debet

Latin, "A wrongdoer should not be enabled by law to take any advantage from his actions."

876. Commission

formal group brought together to debate specific matters; usually meets on a regular basis

877. Commercial Arbitration

arbitration of a dispute as to a trade transaction for the supply or exchange of goods or services

878. Collusion

879. Collision

accidental contact between two or more vehicles or ships which cause damage

880. Collective Bargaining

trade agreement negotiation between an employer and a person's representative to govern hiring, work, pay and dispute resolution