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Landlord and tenant
in the state in which they were when he entered upon them subject to the deterioration which would ensue naturally during the term, having regard to the purpose for which they were let, and the tenant's implied
Civil Law
laity became so jealous of its prosperity, and alarmed t its progress, that a long and fierce feud ensued between the laity, stoutly struggling for the Common Law, and the clergy for the Civil and Canon Law,
Injunction
or where injury to health or trade, destruction of the means of subsistence, or permanent ruin to propertmay ensue'e.g., from the obstruction of ancient lights of a dwelling house, blocking up of water-courses, diversion of streams from
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Homicide
a man doing a lawful act, without any intention of hurt, by accident kills another; but if death ensue from any unlawful act, the offence is manslaughter, and not misadventure. (b) Se defendendo, as where a man
Executor
extravagant funeral expenses if the testator died insolvent; and if he neglects to secure the property, and loss ensue, he will be personally liable for a devastavit, but will not be responsible for mere neglect to take
Chance
lawful act, the party stands excused from all guilt; but if the act be felonious, and a consequence ensues not foreseen or intended, as the death of a man or the like, his want of foresight shall
As it deems fit
expression 'as it deems fit' has been used but in view of the fact that civil consequences would ensue by reason thereof, the same must be exercised fairly and bona fide. The discretion so exercised is subject
intent
: intent to perform an illegal act with the knowledge or purpose that particular results will or may ensue [assaulted him with specific intent to kill] trans·ferred intent 1 : intent attributed to a person who intends
Rack rent
Rack rent, means 'of or approaching the full annual value of the property' out of which it ensues. It means gross rent and not net rent, Lakhanshi Hiralal & Co. v. Damji Khimji & Co., 1969
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