Legal Definitions - extra

In a legal context, the term extra refers to something that falls outside the usual or expected scope, is additional to what was initially agreed upon, or is beyond the boundaries of a specific provision, agreement, or authority.

Here are some examples to illustrate its application:

• Contractual Scope: Imagine a client hires a web developer to build a website with five specific pages as outlined in their contract. Midway through the project, the client requests two additional pages and a complex e-commerce integration that was not part of the original agreement. These new requests would be considered extra work, meaning they are beyond the initial scope of the contract and would typically require a separate agreement or an amendment to the existing one, often with additional compensation.

  This example demonstrates "extra" as something additional to what was initially agreed upon and beyond the original scope of work.

• Jurisdictional Authority: A municipal court is established to hear cases involving violations of city ordinances and minor civil disputes within the city limits. If a judge in this court attempts to preside over a felony criminal case that occurred in a different county, their actions would be considered extra their jurisdiction. The court would be acting beyond its legally defined authority and geographical boundaries.

  This illustrates "extra" as meaning outside the defined boundaries of authority or legal power.

• Statutory Provisions: A state law might specify that certain tax deductions are available only for expenses directly related to business operations. If an individual attempts to claim a deduction for personal living expenses, arguing they are indirectly beneficial to their business, those personal expenses would be considered extra the provisions of the tax law. They fall outside the specific criteria established by the statute for what qualifies as a deductible business expense.

  This example shows "extra" as an action or item that falls outside or is not covered by the specific terms of a law or regulation.