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Lands Clauses Consolidation Act (Scotland)

Lands Clauses Consolidation Act (Scotland) (English) (8 & 9 Vict. C. 19, amended by23 & 24 Vict. c. 106), differs … 19, amended by23 & 24 Vict. c. 106), differs in form only from the above, most of the sections being word for word the same. A separate Act was necessitated by reason of the difference in the

Ecclesiastical dilapidations

19 & 20 Geo. 5, No. 3), which have replaced the former (English) Acts (34 & 35 Vict. c. 43 and 35 & 36 Vict. c. 96). The 54th section of the (English) Act of 1871 directs

Attornment

the purchaser.'-Co. Litt. 309. By s. 151 of the (English) Law of Property Act, 1925, replacing 4 Anne, c. 16, ss. 9, 10, all grants and conveyances of lands, rents, reversions, etc., are good without the attornment … payment of any rent to the grantor, or breach of the condition for non-payment, and by the same section of the (English) Act of 1925, replacing the (English) Distress for Rent Act, 1737 (11 Geo. 2, c.

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Enacting formula

of a Bill or statute which establishes the whole document as a law, A Dictionary of Law, William C. Anderson, 1889, p. 24. Is a short formal paragraph immediately after the title and Preamble (if any) of … Enacting formula, is the section of a Bill or statute which establishes the whole document as a law, A Dictionary of Law, William

age discrimination in employment act

act Federal legislation prohibiting unfair and discriminatory treatment in employment on the basis of age. The Act generally covers individuals at least 40 years of age. (29 U.S.C. Sec. 621) Source: FindLaw … on the basis of age. The Act generally covers individuals at least 40 years of age. (29 U.S.C. Sec. 621) Source: FindLaw

securities act of 1933

securities act of 1933 The federal securities act regulating the initial public offering (IPO) of securities. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 77) Source: FindLaw

bankruptcy code

bankruptcy code The informal name for title 11 of the United States Code (11 U.S.C. sections 101 -1330), the federal … bankruptcy code The informal name for title 11 of the United States Code (11 U.S.C. sections 101 -1330), the federal bankruptcy law. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

sherman act

sherman act A federal law that prohibits any unreasonable interference with the ordinary, usual and freely competitive pricing or distribution system of the open market in interstate trade. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1-7) Source: FindLaw … ordinary, usual and freely competitive pricing or distribution system of the open market in interstate trade. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1-7) Source: FindLaw

securities act of 1934

1934 The federal securities act regulating the public trading of securities. This legislation established the Securities and Exchange Commission. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 78) Source: FindLaw … securities act regulating the public trading of securities. This legislation established the Securities and Exchange Commission. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 78) Source: FindLaw

truth-in-lending act

truth-in-lending act A federal act assuring that every individual who has need for consumer credit is given full disclosure of the terms and cost of the credit. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1601) Source: … need for consumer credit is given full disclosure of the terms and cost of the credit. (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1601) Source: FindLaw

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