In addition, competition also means a random or skill-testing contest in which 2 or more participants compete for prizes. Under Nevada law, a contest means a contest between clients for a prize, whether or not it is: Note: The party disputing the will bears the burden of proof and the personal representative of the estate must defend it. Will disputes must be filed within a time limit prescribed by law and are heard by a jury in some states. n. in criminal law, a defendant`s plea in court that he will not contest the charge of a particular crime, also known as Nolo Contendere. While not technically an admission of guilt for committing the crime, the judge will treat a confession of «no dispute» as such an admission and find the defendant guilty of the charges against him. A plea of no challenge is often made in cases where it is also possible that a person harmed by the criminal conduct may claim damages (e.g., reckless driving, assault with a weapon, grievous bodily harm), as it cannot be used as an admission of guilt in the civil action. The term «no contest» is also used when there has been a «plea» in which the accused does not mean that he is guilty, but accepts the sentence recommended by the prosecutor if he does not contest the charge (which is often reduced to a lesser crime). It is common for the judge to ask lawyers or the defendant, «Is there a factual basis for the plea?» before accepting it and finding the defendant guilty. Challenge means defending oneself against an adverse claim made in court by a plaintiff or attorney; challenge a position taken in the context of legal proceedings. For example, a disgruntled relative may formally challenge the succession of a will. defence against an adverse claim in court; oppose, resist or contest a plaintiff`s case. Pratt v.
Breckinridge, 112 Ky. 1, 65 pp. W. 130; Parks v. Staat, 100 Ala. 634, 13 South. 756. Powered by Black`s Law Dictionary, 2nd free ed., and The Law Dictionary.
