Search results for: “common law action”
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Transaction
A word of general import meaning a group of facts so connected together as to be referred to by a single name; as a crime , contract , a wrong .
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Satisfaction
To extinguish by performance or release and discharge of an obligation in reference to which the term is used. In equity , the term means the donation of a thing, with the intention , either express or implied , that it is to be taken either wholly or in part in […]
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Satisfaction
To extinguish by performance or release and discharge of an obligation in reference to which the term is used. In equity , the term means the donation of a thing, with the intention , either express or implied , that it is to be taken either wholly or in part in […]
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Transitory Action
An action founded on a transaction that took place not necessarily within the jurisdiction of the court or where it has no locality in the contemplation of law. See Masci v Young, 109 N.J.L. 453, 162 A. 623. The term is used in the context of jurisdiction of courts, to […]
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Civil Action
One founded on private rights . Western union v Taylor, 11 S.E. 396, 84 Ga. 408. Encompasses equitable or legal relief or both. Luddington v Merrill, 71 A. 504, 81 Conn. 400.
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Class Action
An action brought on behalf of the plaintiff and other persons having a common interest in the subject matter of the action and who would be benefited by the action succeeding. See Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in Appendix 2. The essential condition of a representative […]
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Class Action
An action brought on behalf of the plaintiff and other persons having a common interest in the subject matter of the action and who would be benefited by the action succeeding. See Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in Appendix 2. The essential condition of a representative […]
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Penal Action
An action for penalty , damages or sums of money awarded to the aggrieved party by way of penalty and not by way of compensation.
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Accord and Satisfaction
An agreement between two persons, one of whom has a right of action against the other, that the latter should do or give and the former accept something in satisfaction of the right of action. The agreement is the accord and the satisfaction is the consideration for same. See Fairchild v […]
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Falcidian Law
Law promulgated in 714 A. D. in Rome which governed disposition of property of testator with family . The law provided that testator with family could not exercise testamentary disposition of more than t.r.e. fourths of his estate . See U.S. v Perkins, 163 U.S. 625, 41 L.Ed. 287, […]
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Common
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Common Meaning of Common Belonging to the community at large ; of frequent or ordinary occurrence or appearance ; characteristic of the lower classes; public , general , familiar, usual and ordinary. […]
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Double Actionability
Double Actionability in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Double Actionability, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: The former English common law rule of conflict of laws in tort, whereby a suit […]
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Double Actionability
Double Actionability in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Double Actionability, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: The former English common law rule of conflict of laws in tort, whereby a suit […]
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Consolidation of Actions
If several actions are pending in the same Division with reference to the same subject-matter, the Court may order them to be tried together. See Order XLIX, r. 8…