Category: H
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Hazardous Contract
In the Past When the performance of that which is one of its objects, depends on an uncertain event, the contract is said to be hazardous. Civ. Co. of Lo. art. 1769 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 707. Developments When a contract is hazardous and the lender may lose all or some part of his main,…
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Hunting
In the Past The act of pursuing and taking wild animals; the chase. Developments The chase gives a kind of title by occupancy, by which the hunter acquires a right or property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) in the game which he captures. In the United […]
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Haeredes Proximi
In the Past The children (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) or descendants of the deceased. Dalr. Feud. Pr. 110; Spellm. stays. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about haeredes proximi is based on the Bouvier's Law […]
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Haeredes Proximi
In the Past The children (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) or descendants of the deceased. Dalr. Feud. Pr. 110; Spellm. stays. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about haeredes proximi is based on the Bouvier's Law […]
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Hodge-podge Act
In the Past A name given to a legislative act which embraces many subjects. Such acts, besides being evident proofs of the ignorance of the makers of them or of their want of good faith, are calculated to create a confusion which is highly prejudicial to the interests of justice. instances or […]
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Hodge-podge Act
In the Past A name given to a legislative act which embraces many subjects. Such acts, besides being evident proofs of the ignorance of the makers of them or of their want of good faith, are calculated to create a confusion which is highly prejudicial to the interests of justice. instances or […]
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Hap
In the Past An old word which signifies to catch; as, "to hap the rent," to hap the deed poll." Techn. Dict. h. t. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hap is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of […]
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Hap
In the Past An old word which signifies to catch; as, "to hap the rent," to hap the deed poll." Techn. Dict. h. t. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hap is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of […]
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Habit
In the Past A disposition or condition of the body or mind acquired by custom or a frequent repetition of the same act. See 2 Mart. Lo. Rep. N. S. 622. Developments The habit of dealing has always an important bearing upon the construction of commercial contracts. A ratification will be […]
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Half Year,
In the Past In the computation of time, a half year consists of one hundred and eighty-two days. Co. Litt. 135 b; Rev. Stat., of N. Y. part 1, c. 19, t. 1. 3. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about half year, is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]
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Half Year,
In the Past In the computation of time, a half year consists of one hundred and eighty-two days. Co. Litt. 135 b; Rev. Stat., of N. Y. part 1, c. 19, t. 1. 3. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about half year, is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]
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Honesty
In the Past That principle which needs us to give every one his due. Nul ne doit slenrichir aux de ens du droit d'autrui. Developments The very object of social order is to promote honesty and to restrain dishonesty; to do justice and to prevent injustice. It is no less a maxim of law […]
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Habere Facias Seisinam
In the Past Remedies and Practice Note: for more information on remedies, the corresponding entry in this U.S. encyclopedia.The name of a writ of execution, used in most real actions, by which the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.S. encyclopedia) is directed that he cause the demandant […]
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Habere Facias Seisinam
In the Past Remedies and Practice Note: for more information on remedies, the corresponding entry in this U.S. encyclopedia.The name of a writ of execution, used in most real actions, by which the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.S. encyclopedia) is directed that he cause the demandant […]
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Hypothecation
In the Past This term is used mainly in the civil law; it is defined to be a right which a creditor has over a thing belonging to another and which consists in the power to cause it to be sold, in order to be paid his claim out of the proceeds. Developments There are…