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inquiry
often of a matter of public interest esp. by a body (as a legislative committee) with power to compel testimony on inquiry : having notice that inquiry should be made
Substantial and compelling reasons
Substantial and compelling reasons, the different phraseology used in the judgments of this Court, such as, (i) 'substantial and compelling reasons', … to curtail the undoubted power of an appellate court in an appeal against acquittal to review the entire evidence and to come to its own conclusion; but in doing so it should not only consider every matter
Duces tecum, subp'na
his client (if the witness be a solicitor), or if it be his title-deed, the Court will not compel him to produce it. If the witness, instead of bringing the papers, etc., required, deliver them to the … to a cause, have in his possession any written instrument, etc., which it is desired to put in evidence at the trial, instead of the common subp'na he is served with a subpoena duces tecum, commanding him
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Pardanashin lady
Pardanashin lady, means the women who, accord-ing to the customs, ought not to be compelled to appear in public, shall be exempt from personal appearance in court. [Code of Civil Procedure, 1989, s.
bill
: an equitable bill by which a creditor who has won a court judgment against a debtor can compel payment from the debtor out of the property that is not otherwise reachable by legal process cross bill … in which it is passed in the legislature including all changes introduced before enactment that is kept as evidence of the law House bill : a bill originating in the House of Representatives money bill : revenue
Discovery
Discovery, revealing or disclosing matter. The Courts of Common Law were originally unable to compel a litigant to disclose any fact resting merely within his knowledge, or discover any document in his power, … to a discovery of the manner in which the 'defendant's case' is to be exclusively established, or to evidence which relates exclusively to his case. As to the grounds on which discovery might be obtained by bill
title
marketable title to the property] ;specif : title of such quality that a purchaser under contract should be compelled to accept it called also merchantable title NOTE: Clear title and good title are commonly used to indicate … a universal successor [was a legatee under universal title] b : an instrument (as a deed) that is evidence of ownership c : certificate of title [paid tax and fees] 2 a : the name or heading
Consideration
object of the statute. A contract founded upon an impossible consideration is void; for the law will not compel a man to attempt to do that which is not within the limits of human capacity. Lex neminem … v. Misa, (1875) LR 10 Exch 153. Consideration is one of the facts which the courts require as evidence of intention, (a) that a person intends his promise to be binding on him, or (b) that he
Arrest
Fr., to bring one to stand], the restraining of the liberty of a man's person in order to compel obedience to the order of a Court of Justice, or to prevent the commission of a crime, or … Health Act, 1925 (Geo. 5, c. 71)]. For further statutes and for arrest generally see Archbold's Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice. The (English) Criminal Law Act, 1826, ss. 28 and 30, and the (English) Criminal Justice Administration
Solicitor
the intermediate examination (s. 34). A solicitor is exempted from various offices requiring personal service, and cannot be compelled to serve on juries. [(English) Juries Act, 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 77), s. 9] A solicitor … Act. By s. 1 a solicitor is to practise five years before taking an articled clerk; (s. 2) evidence of character and suitability to be furnished by persons entering into articles; (s. 4) fee payable on registration
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