Across
- 8. a civil wrong that causes harm to someone
- 9. legally valid and can be upheld in court
- 10. person being sued or accused
- 14. legal responsibility for something
- 16. breaking a law, rule, or agreement
- 17. a business owned by two or more people
- 19. exclusive rights to an invention
- 20. a way to settle disputes outside of court
- 23. careful investigation before making a business decision
- 24. a neutral third party helps resolve a dispute
- 26. a legal agreement between two or more parties
- 27. legal rights to ideas or creationsFraud – intentional deception for personal gain
- 28. a legal entity separate from its owners
- 29. agreeing to the terms of an offer
Down
- 1. authority of a court to hear a case
- 2. mutual understanding between parties
- 3. proposal to enter into a contract
- 4. a contract that is not legally enforceable
- 5. an agreement to resolve a dispute without going to trial
- 6. following laws and regulations
- 7. failure to take reasonable care resulting in damage or injury
- 11. something of value exchanged in a contract
- 12. person who brings a lawsuit
- 13. protection against loss or damage
- 15. a written law passed by a legislature
- 18. legal authority to act for someone else
- 21. rules created by government agencies
- 22. a symbol or name legally registered to represent a company
- 25. protection for original works of authorship