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Detinue
founded on tort or contract is now only of importance in relation to costs, Bryant v. Herbert, (1878) 3 CPD 389] and in bankruptcy. As to the actual recovery of a chattel detained, see R. S.C. 1883, … delivers the chattel; and as to specific delivery of goods sold, see Sale of Goods Act, 1893, s. 52, re-enacting the repealed s. 2 of the Mercantile Law Amendment Act, 1856. An action of detinue must be
Malice
factual aspect and come to its own conclusion, Parboth Sagar v. Punjab SEB, AIR 2000 SC 1684: (2000) 5 SCC 630. Malice signifies the presence of some improper and wrongful motive-that is to say, an intent to … protection if he uses such an occasion for some indirect and wrong motive, see Clark v. Mloyneux, (1877) 3 QBD 246. Similarly, proof of actual malice will defeat the defence of fair comment. See Odgers on Libel.
Dog
the purpose of draught. Licenses.--Dog licenses are regulated by the (English) Dog Licenses Act, 1867 (30 Vict. c. 5), as amended by 32 & 33 Vict. c. 14, s. 38, 41 Vict. C. 15, ss. 17-23, and … Licenses.--Dog licenses are regulated by the (English) Dog Licenses Act, 1867 (30 Vict. c. 5), as amended by 32 & 33 Vict. c. 14, s. 38, 41 Vict. C. 15, ss. 17-23, and 42 & 43 Vict.
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Dictionary, Revised Fourth Edition at p. 1036 the author referring the case of Landreth v. Casey, 340 III 519; 173 NE 84 (85) observes as follows: 'Wilful departure with intent to remain away, and not temporary absence … Black's Law Dictionary, Revised Fourth Edition at p. 1036 the author referring the case of Landreth v. Casey, 340 III 519; 173 NE 84 (85) observes as follows: 'Wilful departure with intent to remain away, and not
Lis pendens
of the court made in a cause in which he was not concerned, see Price v. Price, (1887) 35 Ch D 297. But by the (English) Judgments Act, 1839 (2 & 3 Vict. c. 11), s. 7, … Act, 1925 s. 2) Lis pendens affecting registered land should be registered at the Land Registry under s. 59 of the (English) Land Registration Act, 1925.
Blasphemy
has been educated in or at any time made profession of Christianity, the statute 9 & 10 Wm. 3, c. 32 (c. 35 in the Revised Statutes), Chitty's Statutes, tit. 'Criminal Law (Offences against Peace, etc.), commonly … and writings. In many States blasphemy statutes have been repealed, Webster's Dictionary of Law, Indian Edn. (2005), p. 53.
Representation
is a warranty' (or collateral contract), 'provided it appears to have been so intended', Pasley v. Freeman (1789) 3 TR 634, and in that case, being a collateral contract, it may be proved by parol or extrinsic … of member are also considered by Petitions Committee Practice and Procedures of Parliament, M.N. Kaul and S.L. Shakdher, 5th Edn., 2001, P. 964. Representation, is a description, account or state-ment of facts or arguments intended to influence
Volenti non fit injuria
Baker, 1891, AC (355). The question is one for the jury, Dublin, etc., Railway Co. v. Slattery, (1878) 3 App Cas 1155. For a recent application of the maxim, see Herd v. Weardale, etc., Co., 195, AC … Volenti non fit injuria. Plow. 501.-(Where the sufferer is willing no injury is done.) See this maxim criticized by Lord Esher in Yarmouth v.
Abstract of title
sale of leaseholds, for instance, the lease, whatever its date, must be abstracted, Frend v. Buckley, (1875) LR 5 QB Ex 213 though the intermediate title before the statutory or agreed commencement need not be abstracted, Williams … have an abstract of title delivered to him within a reasonable time, Compton v. Bagley, (1892) 1 Ch 313. As to registered land, see the Land Registration Act, 1925, s. 110, and Brickdale and Stewart-Wallace on the
Adultery
marriage and since July 18, 1923. S. 176 of the (English) Judicature Act, 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5, c. 49), now governs the grounds for divorce, and s. 185 those for judicial separation. By s. 189 … Where a man finds another in the act of adultery with his wife, see Rex v. Greening, (1913) 3 KB 846, and kills him or her, in the first transport of passion, he is only guilty of
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