Containing or consisting of a promise by someone to do or not to do something. An exchange of promises can in law be held to be legally enforceable.

The process whereby a party is made aware of the commencement of legal proceedings affecting their rights, obligations or duties. Although the format may vary, there are strict requirements regarding service of a legal notice which must be adhered to if the legal notice to be effective.

Relates to a claim or a lawsuit that cannot be pursued because it has been filed/issued too late according either to the statute of limitations or some other procedural rule.