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Embezzlement
under the (English) Larceny Act, 1916 (see ss. 17-19). Justices can deal summarily with the offence with the consent of the accused when the value of the property does not exceed 20l. [(English) Criminal Justice Act, 1925
F'der-feoh
her husband, and which reverted to a widow, in case the heir of her deceased husband refused his consent to her second marriage: i.e., it reverted to her family in case she returned to them, Anc. Inst.
Disentailing Deed
R.S.C., Ord. LXI., r. 9). If there is a protector (q.v.) under the instrument creating the entail, his consent must be obtained, otherwise an equitable interest corresponding to a base fee only will be created. The deed
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Leave and licence
Leave and licence, a defence to an action in trespass setting up the consent of the plaintiff to the trespass complained of.
Cremation
of State, but no crematorium may be nearer than 200 yards to any dwelling house without the written consent of the owner. The incumbent of the parish where the deceased died is not bound to perform a
Criminal Evidence Act
wife or husband may be called as a witness either for the prosecution or defence, and without the consent of the person charged. Consult Allen, Butterworth, or Jelf on the Act; Best or Taylor on Evidence.
Criminal Law Amendment Acts, 1885 to 1928 (English)
and maks better provision for the suppression of brothels and prostitution. The Act of 1922 provides that the consent to an act of indecency by a child or young person under sixteen shall be no defence to
Criminal Procedure Act, 1885 (English)
Courts of Judicature as well criminal as all others, and to all pesons having, by law or by consent of parties, authority to hear, receive,and examine evidence. The italicized words of the above enactment give the Act
Custom
'Custom maybe defined to be a law or right not written which being established by long use and consent of our ancestors has been and daily is put in practice' (Les Termes de la Ley). In Lockwood
Deed-poll
deeds has usually been shared even which evidences some act or agreement between them other than the mere consent to join in expressing the same active intention on the part of all. An indenture derives its name
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