Tag: HO
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Holding Over
In the Past The act of keeping possession by the tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), without the consent of the landlord (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of premises which the latter or those under whom he claims, had […]
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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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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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House Of Representatives
House of Representatives In the Past The popular branch of the legislature. Developments The constitution (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of the United States of America, art. 1, s. 2, 1, gives, that "the house of representatives must be composed of […]
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Hoyman
In the Past The master or captain of a hoy. Developments Hoymen are liable as common carriers. Story, Bailm. 496. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hoyman is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the […]
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Housekeeper
In the Past One who occupies a house. Developments A person who occupies every room in the house, under a lease, except one, which is reserved for his landlord (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), who pays all the taxes (see more about this popular legal topic […]
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House Of Corrections
House of Corrections In the Past A prison where offenders of a particular class are confined. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The term is more common in England (see more about this legal system) than in the United States of America. [1] Resources Notes […]
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Hoeres Factus
In the Past An heir instituted by testament; one made an heir by the testator. Vide Heir. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hoeres factus is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law […]
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Homologation
In the Past Approbation, confirmation by a court of justice, a judgment which orders the execution of some act; as, the approbation of an award and ordering execution on the same. Merl. Repért. h. t.; Civil Code of Louis. Index, h. t.; Dig. 4, 8; 7 Toull. n. 224. To homologate, is to say the…
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Homologation
In the Past Approbation, confirmation by a court of justice, a judgment which orders the execution of some act; as, the approbation of an award and ordering execution on the same. Merl. Repért. h. t.; Civil Code of Louis. Index, h. t.; Dig. 4, 8; 7 Toull. n. 224. To homologate, is to say the…
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House
In the Past A place for the habitation and dwelling of man. This word has several significations, as it is applied to different things. In a grant or demise of a house, the curtilage and garden will pass, even without the words "with the appurtenances," being added. Cro. Eliz. 89; […]
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Holder
Definition of Holder Meaning of holder, related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of holder below. Resources See Also Further Reading Information about holder in: John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman, […]
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Holder
Definition of Holder Meaning of holder, related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of holder below. Resources See Also Further Reading Information about holder in: John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman, […]
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Hoeres Natus
In the Past An heir by intestacy; he on whom an estate descends by operation of law. Vide Heir. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about hoeres natus is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's […]