Legal Glossary

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unconscionability - An absence of meaningful choice on the part of one of the parties to a contract, and contract terms which are unreasonably favorable to the other party.

undue influence - Whatever destroys free will and causes a person to do something he would not do if left to himself.

unilateral - One-sided, ex parte or having a relation to only one of two or more persons or things.

unjust enrichment, doctrine of - The principle that one person should not be permitted to unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another, but should be required to make restitution for the property or benefit received.

unlawful detainer - A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.

usury - The taking of more interest for the use of money than the law allows.