bill of particulars
A written itemization of claims which a defendant in a lawsuit can demand of the plaintiff to find out what are the details of the claims.

bill of rights
The first ten amendments to the federal Constitution demanded by several states in return for ratifying the Constitution, since the failure to protect these rights was a glaring omission in the Constitution as adopted in convention in 1787.

bill of sale
A written statement attesting to the transfer (sale) of goods, possessions, or a business to a buyer. It is useful to show that the buyer now has ownership and to detail what was actually purchased.

binder
A written statement of the key terms of an agreement, in particular insurance policies, so that the insured as well as lenders can be assured there is valid and adequate insurance coverage. See also: insurance.

blackmail
The crime of threatening to reveal embarrassing, disgraceful or damaging facts (or rumors) about a person to the public, family, spouse or associates unless paid off to not carry out the threat.

blank endorsement
Endorsement of a check or other negotiable paper without naming the person to whom it would be paid. See also: negotiable instrument.

blue laws
State or local laws which prohibit certain activities, particularly entertainment, sports or drinking on Sunday, to honor the Christian Sabbath.