Dictionaries of US Law
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Communication
In the Past Information; consultation; conference. Developments In order to make a contract (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), it is essential there should be an agreement; a bare communication or conference will not, therefore, amount to a contract; nor can […]
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Natural Presumptions
In the Past Presumptions of fact; those which depend upon their own form and efficacy in generating belief or conviction in the mind, as derived from those connexions which are pointed out by experience; they are independent of any artificial connexions and differ from mere presumptions of […]
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A Dato
There is an additional definition in the world law dictionary. Resources See Also A datu
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A Dato
There is an additional definition in the world law dictionary. Resources See Also A datu
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Wife's Equity
In the Past By this phrase is understood the equitable right of a wife to have settled upon her and her children (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) a suitable provision out of her estate whenever the husband cannot get it, without the aid of a court of equity. […]
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Articles
In the Past A division in some books. In agreements and other writings, for the sake of perspicuity, the subjects are divided into parts, paragraphs or articles. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about articles is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]
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Articles
In the Past A division in some books. In agreements and other writings, for the sake of perspicuity, the subjects are divided into parts, paragraphs or articles. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about articles is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]
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Pandects
In the Past The name of an abridgment or compilation of the civil law, made by order of the emperor Justinian and to which he gave the force of law. It is also known by the name of Digest. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References […]
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Pandects
In the Past The name of an abridgment or compilation of the civil law, made by order of the emperor Justinian and to which he gave the force of law. It is also known by the name of Digest. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References […]
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Missouri State
In the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on Missouri in this legal reference. The court of chancery must have original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters of equity (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) and a general control […]
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Missouri State
In the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on Missouri in this legal reference. The court of chancery must have original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters of equity (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) and a general control […]
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To Sign
In the Past To write one's name to an instrument of writing in order to give the effect intended; the name therefore, written is called a signature. Developments The signature is usually made at the bottom of the instrument but in wills it has been held that when a testator commenced his […]
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To Sign
In the Past To write one's name to an instrument of writing in order to give the effect intended; the name therefore, written is called a signature. Developments The signature is usually made at the bottom of the instrument but in wills it has been held that when a testator commenced his […]
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Tale
In the Past A denomination of money in China. In the computation of the ad valorem duty on goods, etc. it is computed at one dollar and forty-eight cents. Act of March 2, 1799, s. 61, 1 Sto. L. U. S. 626. Vide Foreign Coins. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this […]
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Liber Assisarum
In the Past The book of assizes or pleas of the crown; being the fifth part of the Year Books. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about liber assisarum is based on the Bouvier's Law […]
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