Herrman & Herrman - January 2020

The Terms of the Trade, Continued

8 More Legal Words to Know

PIP: Short for personal insurance protection. An extension of car insurance that covers medical expenses and lost wages. Often referred to as “no- fault” coverage.

In law offices and courtrooms, legal terms get thrown around all the time. Some are pretty straightforward, but others don’t mean much unless you’ve already had experience with an attorney or a legal situation. Last month, we defined eight terms often used by law offices, and this month, we have eight more we want to share so you’re prepared if they ever come up. Answer: Defendants file a formal answer to the complaint, which serves to notify the plaintiff and the court of the defendant’s position regarding the allegations. Contingency fee: A sum of money a lawyer receives as a fee only if the case is won. Discovery: Pre-trial procedure in a lawsuit in which each party can obtain evidence from the other party or parties by means of discovery devices such as a request for answers to interrogatories, request for production of documents, or requests for admissions and depositions. Litigation: The act of bringing a case to court to settle a dispute. The actual legal process where parties argue their case against each other in our court system. Defendant: The party allegedly liable for the plaintiff’s injuries.

Prayer for relief: A portion of the complaint in which the plaintiff describes the remedies that the plaintiff seeks from the court.

Tort: A civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits a tortious act, called a tortfeasor. This list is by no means comprehensive, but it’s always good to know what various terms mean. If a term you aren’t familiar with ever pops up in conversation or correspondence with your attorney or a legal assistant, always feel free to ask what it means. We’re more than happy to make sure you have the answer so you can remain completely up to date and informed on any case you may be involved in.

Simple Pancakes From Scratch

Everyone should be able to make pancakes without a boxed mix. This recipe is no-frills fantastic and can probably be made without so much as a trip to the grocery store.

INGREDIENTS

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2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder

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2 eggs

1 3/4 cups milk

1/4 tsp salt

Unsalted butter or canola oil, to grease skillet

1 tbsp sugar, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a griddle or skillet to medium-low. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (including sugar if you like a sweeter pancake). In a separate bowl, beat eggs into milk. Gently stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. Mix only until flour is moistened. Clumps are fine.

3. Add some butter or oil to the skillet. If the butter foams or oil shimmers, the temperature is correct. Pour in a pancake of any size, cooking until bubbles form, about 2–4 minutes. 4. Flip and cook other side for 2–4 minutes. Serve warm.

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