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Ejectment
were fictitious persons. The declaration stated that a lease of the premises in question for a term of years had been made by the party claiming the title (who was the real plaintiff) to John Doe, who … Doe) and the defendant (Richard Roe) were fictitious persons. The declaration stated that a lease of the premises in question for a term of years had been made by the party claiming the title (who was the real
Copyright
law first gave to an author in 1709, by 8 Anne, c. 19, for the term of fourteen years. Whether the right exited at Common Law is a long-vexed and still undetermined question. See Jeffries v. Boosey,
Account or Accompt
company in general meeting not less than 18 months after incorporation and subsequently at least once in every year a profit and loss account and balance sheet, to copies of which shareholders of all companies, except private … Arbitration Act, 1889, in any cause or matter (other than a criminal proceeding by the Crown) if the question in dispute consists wholly or in part of matters of account the Court or a judge may order
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Census
Census, a numbering of the people. It formerly took place in this country once in every 10 years. The first was taken in 1801 under 41 Geo. 3, c. 15; that of 1891 on Sunday, 5th … for 20 days. The early Census Acts only got at the numbers, occupations, etc., by a series of questions to overseers, clergymen, etc. The Act of 1840 (3 & 4 Vict. c. 99), was the first to
Rateable value of a building
which such building might reasonably expect to get from a hypothetical tenant, if the building were let from year, less certain deductions. What is reasonable is a question of fact and it depends on the facts and
Marriage, Promise of
of the Statute of Frauds. So it was decided, overruling an earlier decision to the contrary, about 200 years ago, and the question does not appear to have been raised since 1717. In early times the spiritual
Easter offerings, or Easter dues
cow, 2d.; every plough, 2d.; every foal, 1s.; every hive of bees, 1d.; every house, 3-1/2d.; and the question whether a payment of 2d. per head for every member of a family of or above the age
Election Commission
the account of election expenses. [Representation of the People Act, 1951, s. 10A] Advises the President/Governor on the question of disqualification of any member of Parliament or a member of a State Legislature. The President or the … Legislatures and Offices of President and Vice-President. [Constitution of India, Art. 324] Can disqualify a person for six years from voting on ground of conviction for certain offences. [Representation of People Act, 1951, s. 11A] Has power
Majority
Majority. 1. The full age of 21 years; a minor comes of age in the eye of the law on the day preceding the anniversary of … law on the day preceding the anniversary of his birth. 2. The grater number. In a deliberative body, questions are ordinarily decided by a majority of those present at a meeting and voting, provided that the whole
Constable
(English) Police (Weekly Rest-Day) Act, 1910, a constable is to be off duty at least 52 days in the year, and as far as practicable to have one day's rest in seven. By the (English) Police (Appeals) Act, … bring to the notice of the Home Secretary all the matters affecting their welfare and efficiency, other than questions of discipline and promotion, and further contains a prohibition against joining trade unions. By the (English) Police (Weekly
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