Search results for: “common law and equity”

  • Doctrine

    A rule or principle of law developed as contained in decisions of the courts.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Premises

    In strict technical sense, the term as applied to a deed means all the foreparts of the deed preceding the habendum and includes the date of the instrument , the parties to the same, the preliminary recitals , the consideration and the grant , release or other operative […]

  • Premises

    In strict technical sense, the term as applied to a deed means all the foreparts of the deed preceding the habendum and includes the date of the instrument , the parties to the same, the preliminary recitals , the consideration and the grant , release or other operative […]

  • Pro

    For, in respect of. On account of; in behalf of.

  • Pro

    For, in respect of. On account of; in behalf of.

  • 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.

  • Estate

    Estate

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Estate Meaning of Estate The degree, quantity, nature and extent of interest which a person has in real property is usually referred to as an estate and it varies from absolute ownership down to naked […]

  • Estate

    Estate

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Estate Meaning of Estate The degree, quantity, nature and extent of interest which a person has in real property is usually referred to as an estate and it varies from absolute ownership down to naked […]

  • Chose

    A chattel personal . See chattel. Vawter v Griffin, 40 Ind. 593.Choses are of two kinds: in possession ; and in action . A chose in possession is a movable chattel, such as furniture, animals, goods and merchandise . A chose in action is an incorporeal right to something not in […]

  • Chose

    A chattel personal . See chattel. Vawter v Griffin, 40 Ind. 593.Choses are of two kinds: in possession ; and in action . A chose in possession is a movable chattel, such as furniture, animals, goods and merchandise . A chose in action is an incorporeal right to something not in […]

  • Exception

    Exception

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Exception Meaning of Exception Act of excepting or excluding from a number designated or from a description; that which is separated from others in a general rule or description; a person , thing or case […]

  • Exception

    Exception

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Exception Meaning of Exception Act of excepting or excluding from a number designated or from a description; that which is separated from others in a general rule or description; a person , thing or case […]

  • Certiorari

    English Legal System: Certiorari In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Certiorari : (Latin: to be informed) See quashing order. Meaning of Certiorari in the U.S. Legal System Definition of Certiorari published by the National Association […]