Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
legally competent — Words legally competent in statute prescribing qualifications of executor mean fit or qualified to act according to judicial standards essential to proper course of justice. In re Haeffele s Estate, 145 Neb. 809, 18 N.W.2d 228, 231. See also… … Black's law dictionary
one not legally competent — index minor Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
competent — com·pe·tent / käm pə tənt/ adj 1: having or showing requisite or adequate ability or qualities a competent lawyer competent representation by counsel 2 a: free from addiction or mental defect that renders one incapable of taking care of oneself… … Law dictionary
competent attesting witness — One legally competent, as of the time of the attestation and as determined by the substantive law of wills, to testify in a court of justice the facts which he attests by signing his name to the will as a subscribing witness, not being… … Ballentine's law dictionary
competent evidence — see evidence Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. competent evidence … Law dictionary
Competent — Com pe*tent (k[o^]m p[ e]*tent; 94), a. [F. comp[ e]tent, p. pr. of comp[ e]ter to be in the competency of, LL. competere to strive after together, to agree with; hence, to be fit. See {Compete}.] 1. Answering to all requirements; adequate;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
competent — [käm′pətənt] adj. [ME < OFr < L competens, prp. of competere: see COMPETE] 1. well qualified; capable; fit [a competent doctor] 2. sufficient; adequate [a competent understanding of law] 3. permissible or properly belonging: with to 4. Law… … English World dictionary
competent witness — A person who is legally qualified to testify as a witness. Legal qualification may depend on the witness s age, mental capacity, and relationship to the matter at issue. Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Nolo’s Plain English Law Dictionary … Law dictionary
legally sufficient evidence — Competent, pertinent evidence coming from a legal source. Evidence is legally sufficient to sustain finding , if supported by substantial evidence, and record as whole does not clearly, convincingly, or even, possibly, indisputably require… … Black's law dictionary
legally sufficient evidence — Competent, pertinent evidence coming from a legal source. Evidence is legally sufficient to sustain finding , if supported by substantial evidence, and record as whole does not clearly, convincingly, or even, possibly, indisputably require… … Black's law dictionary
