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the character of another, and is published without lawful justification or excuse, is a libel whatever the intention may have been', O'Brien v. Clement, (1846) 15 M & W 435, per Parke, B. A statement in a … Libel [fr. libellus, Lat.; libelle, Fr.]. False defamatory words, if written and published, constitute a libel: Odgers on libel, p. 1. 'Everything printed or written, which reflects on the character of another, … a libel: Odgers on libel, p. 1. 'Everything printed or written, which reflects on the character of another, and is published without lawful justification or

Labourer

indicates a person who is engaged in the performance of unskilled labour, generally speaking. A person who is called upon to do some work which requires some amount of skill, however little that may be, is not … Labourer, according to the dictionary meaning, this indicates a person who is engaged in the performance of unskilled labour, generally speaking. A person who … speaking. A person who is called upon to do some work which requires some amount of skill, however little that may be, is not to

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Adverse possession

and tends to extinguish that person's title, see (English) Real Property Limitation Act, 1874 (37 & 38 Vict. c. 57), which provides that no person shall make an entry or distress, or bring an action to recover … (English) Real Property Limitation Act, 1874 (37 & 38 Vict. c. 57), which provides that no person shall make an entry or distress, or bring an action to recover any land or rent, but within twelve years … is inconsistent with the title of any person to whom the land rightfully belongs and tends to extinguish that person's title, see (English) Real Property

Infectious diseases

4 M. & S. 73. The (English) Public Health Act, 1936 (26 Geo. 5, and 1 Edw. 8, c. 49), ss. 143 to 180, repealing (from October, 1937) ss. 120-143 of the (English) Public Health Act, 1875, … is an indictable offence to expose in a public frequented highway a person suffering from an infectious disorder, R. v. Vantandillo, (1815) 4 M. & S. 73. The (English) Public Health Act, 1936 (26 Geo. 5, and

Doctrine

Doctrine, is a rule of interpretation, it means that where some particular provision of statute offends against a constitutional limitation, but that provision is severable from the rest of the Statute, only that offending provision will be … Doctrine, is a rule of interpretation, it means that where some particular provision of statute offends against a constitutional limitation, but that provision is severable from … Doctrine, is a rule of interpretation, it means that where some particular provision of statute offends

Cause

Cause, a suit or action; motive or reason; that which produces an effect. Includes any action, suit or other … Cause, a suit or action; motive or reason; that which produces an effect. Includes any action, suit or other original proceeding between a plaintiff … Cause, a suit or action; motive or reason; that which produces an effect. Includes any action, suit or other original

Input service distributor

Input service distributor, shall have the same meaning assigned to it in clause (m) of Rule 2 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. [Service Tax (Registration of Special Category of Persons) Rules, 2005, R. … Input service distributor, shall have the same meaning assigned to it in clause (m) of Rule 2 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. [Service Tax (Registration of Special Category of Persons)

Lawful possession

is not litigious possession and must have some foundation in a legal right to possess the property which cannot be equated with a temporary right to enforce recovery of the property in case a person is wrongfully … Lawful possession, is not litigious possession and must have some foundation in a legal right to possess the property which cannot be equated with a temporary … is not litigious possession and must have some foundation in a legal right to possess the property which cannot be equated with a temporary right

Experts

doctors as to the effects of drugs or poisons. The admissibility of such evidence rests upon the maxim cuilibet in sua arte est credendum. Regarding Court Experts, see R.S.C.Ord. XXXVIIA. An arbitrator under the (English) Small Holdings … Experts, referred in Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), s. 45. The witnesses who give evidence upon matters of their own professional knowledge, as distingui-shed from particular matters of fact, e.g., professed judges of handwriting, foreign

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