Search results for: “written question”
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Chirograph
A deed or other conveyance attested by witnesses. In the olden times in England, an instrument containing mutual covenants was made in counterparts that were written head to head, and in the middle were the words CHIROGRAPHUM and the two parts were then separated in an indented manner […]
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Chirograph
A deed or other conveyance attested by witnesses. In the olden times in England, an instrument containing mutual covenants was made in counterparts that were written head to head, and in the middle were the words CHIROGRAPHUM and the two parts were then separated in an indented manner […]
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Memorandum
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Memorandum Meaning of Memorandum Literally the term means let it be remembered. A writing , usually informal, containing the terms of a transaction in question . A note to help the memory. A memorial , a […]
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Conference
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Conference Meaning of Conference In French Law. A similarity between two laws or two systems of laws. In International Law. Verbal explanations between the representatives of at least two nations, for the […]
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Conference
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Conference Meaning of Conference In French Law. A similarity between two laws or two systems of laws. In International Law. Verbal explanations between the representatives of at least two nations, for the […]
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Rescript
Concept of “Rescript” Traditional meaning of rescript [1]: The answer of a Roman Emperor when consulted on a difficult question of law. In American States, the written statement by the court of the grounds of the judgment on a point of law. Resources Notes and References Based on A […]
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Rescript
Concept of “Rescript” Traditional meaning of rescript [1]: The answer of a Roman Emperor when consulted on a difficult question of law. In American States, the written statement by the court of the grounds of the judgment on a point of law. Resources Notes and References Based on A […]
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Abstract idea
It would be hard to imagine an idea which was not to some degree abstract. Nonetheless, the phrase is sometimes used to describe, with a touch of disapproval, ideas which appear incapable of any practical application. Cf. abstract question; abstraction. There is also a more particular legal …
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Abstract idea
It would be hard to imagine an idea which was not to some degree abstract. Nonetheless, the phrase is sometimes used to describe, with a touch of disapproval, ideas which appear incapable of any practical application. Cf. abstract question; abstraction. There is also a more particular legal …
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Brief
What does Brief mean in American Law? The definition of Brief in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Originally any writing, especially in letter form; also any summary or condensed statement. Cf. briefing a case. Today the […]
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Brief
What does Brief mean in American Law? The definition of Brief in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Originally any writing, especially in letter form; also any summary or condensed statement. Cf. briefing a case. Today the […]
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Custom
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Custom Meaning of Custom usage , having the force of law, being established by long use and consent of ancestors. local common law as distinguished from general common law. Not a statute law but a […]
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Institute
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Institute Meaning of Institute To set up, originate, establish , initiate, commence , cause to be, found, ordain, introduce, bring into use or practise . Sometimes the word in its plural form is used to […]
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Inquiry
In actions in the High Court, if an inquiry is ordered, it is made in Chambers by the Master or other officer who investigates the evidence adduced by the parties, and embodies the result in his certificate…