Tag: Long Read
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Habeas Corpus
Definition of Habeas Corpus Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Habeas Corpus legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia A court order requiring the state to show cause for a person's detention. Habeas corpus is a Latin term meaning "you have the body." Habeas […]
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Assumpsit
Commentary on Assumpsit "It was early known as 'trespass on the case upon promises,' but in time came to be designated assumpsit (he assumed or promised), and lies for damages for breach of all contracts, parol or simple, whether written or verbal, express or implied." Edwin […]
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New York
In the Past The name of one of the original states of the United States of America [information here]. ln its colonial condition this state was governed from the period of the revolution of 1688, by governors appointed by the crown assisted by a council, which received its appointments […]
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New York
In the Past The name of one of the original states of the United States of America [information here]. ln its colonial condition this state was governed from the period of the revolution of 1688, by governors appointed by the crown assisted by a council, which received its appointments […]
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North Carolina
In the Past The name of one of the original states of the United States of America [information here]. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The territory which now forms this state was included in the grant made in 1663 by Charles II. to Lord Clarendon and […]
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Damages On Bills Of Exchange
Damages on Bills of Exchange In the Past A penalty affixed by law to the non-payment of a bill of exchange when it is not paid at maturity, which the parties to it are obliged to pay to the holder. Developments The discordant and shifting regulaaions on this subject which have been enacted in […]
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Damages On Bills Of Exchange
Damages on Bills of Exchange In the Past A penalty affixed by law to the non-payment of a bill of exchange when it is not paid at maturity, which the parties to it are obliged to pay to the holder. Developments The discordant and shifting regulaaions on this subject which have been enacted in […]
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Death
Definition of transfer on death (TOD) Meaning of transfer on death (tod), related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of transfer on death (tod) below. Resources See Also Further Reading Information about transfer […]
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Death
Definition of transfer on death (TOD) Meaning of transfer on death (tod), related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of transfer on death (tod) below. Resources See Also Further Reading Information about transfer […]
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Bills Of Exchange
Bills of Exchange DAMAGES ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE in the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on DAMAGES ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE, contracts in this legal reference. When on a person in a foreign country, damages (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. […]
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Bills Of Exchange
Bills of Exchange DAMAGES ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE in the Past Important Note: this is an extension/continuation on the entry on DAMAGES ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE, contracts in this legal reference. When on a person in a foreign country, damages (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. […]
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Grand Jury
Definition of Grand Jury Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Grand Jury legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia An investigative body that makes accusations rather than determines guilt. The grand jury evaluates information generated on its own or brought to it by a […]
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Retainer
In the Past The act of withholding what one has in one's own hands by virtue of some right. Developments An executor or administrator is entitled to keep in certain cases, for a debt due to him by the estate of a testator or intestate. Details It is proposed to inquire, 1. Who may keep.…
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Sequestration
In the Past In Louisiana (see more about this State laws here) practice. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The Code of Practice in civil cases in Louisiana (see more about this State laws here) , defines and makes the following provisions on the subject of […]
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Sequestration
In the Past In Louisiana (see more about this State laws here) practice. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The Code of Practice in civil cases in Louisiana (see more about this State laws here) , defines and makes the following provisions on the subject of […]