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Recto, Breve de

magnum de recto; (2) writ of right close, which was brought where one held lands and tenements by charter in ancient demesne in fee-simple, fee-tail, or for term of life, or in dower, and was disseised, Co.

Restitution

being attainted of treason, etc., he or his heirs may be restored to his lands, etc., by royal charter of pardon. The word 'restitution' in its etymological sense means restoring to a party on the modification, variation

Parol evidence

the deed is clearly enough expressed, some ambiguity arises from extrinsic circumstances; (2) where the language of a charter or deed has become obscure from antiquity; (3) where the grant is uncertain owing to a want of

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Perils of the sea

in Hamilton, Fraser & Co. v. Pandorf & Co., (1887) 12 App Cas 518, that, where (under a charter-party or bills of lading which excepted dangers and accidents of the seas'), rats gnawed a hole in a

League of Nations (Societe des Nations)

States. The Covenant, consisting of 26 Articles at the beginning of each of the Peace Treaties, is its charter, pledging these States to promote international co-operation, and achieve peace and security by accepting obligations not to go

Other

Other, in a charter-party, it was provided that the owners were liable to pay for 'port charges, pilotages, and other expenses at

Octroi

1446 (1448): (1976) 3 SCC 398: (1976) Supp SCR 82. It means a grant or privilege of a charter by a sovereign, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1107.

Non intromittant clause

Non intromittant clause, a clause of a charter of a municipal borough, whereby the borough is exempted from the jurisdiction of the justices of the peace

Moteer

customary service or payment at the Mote or Court of the lord, from which some were exempted by charter or privilege

Monstraverunt

Monstraverunt, a writ which lay for tenants in ancient demesne who held lands by free charter, when they were distrained to do unto their lords other services and customs than they or their ancestors

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