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Preamble

preliminary statement, in speech or writing; and introductory paragraph, section, or clause; a preface, prologue, introduction'. It has further been defined there as 'an introductory paragraph or part in a statute, deed, or other document, setting forth

Proceeding

of wide amplitude. It means a prescribed course of action for enforcing or protecting a legal right and further embracing the requisite steps to be taken whether procedural or substantive. Also means forms in which relief is

Process and processing

a process involving the use of material. The activity may be subordinate but one in relation to the further process of manufacture. Any activity or operation which is the essential requirement and is so related to the

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Supplemental claim

Supplemental claim, a further claim which was filed when further relief was sought after the bringing of a claim, Sm. Ch. Pr.

Puisne mortgage

1925, must be registered at the Land Charges Registry, Red Lion Square, or they will lose priority; see, further, MORTGAGE CHARGE. Mortgages created before 1926 may be registered before transfer. This amounts to notice, but even this

Renewal of lease

Renewal of lease, a re-grant of an expiring lease for a further term. Where a lease contains a covenant by the lessor for renewal, this convenant is commonly subject to

Respondeat ouster

the offence the general issue, not guilty, Steph. Com., 7th ed., iii. 569; iv. 405. (let him make further answer) -- A judgment or order that a party who made a dilatory plea that has been denied

Rules of Court

Supreme Court.' They were consolidated with many amendments in 1883 by the ''Rules of the Supreme Court 1883.' Further amendments are made in them as need arises. By the (English) Interpretation Act, 1889, s. 14, 'Rules of

Service of notice/notice

something, or instructions to do something' and has such a meaning in expressions like 'notice to quit, till further notice'. Further, 'service', according to Webster's New International Diction-ary, II Edition, Unabridged, means 'act of bringing to notice,

Settlement estate duty

Settlement estate duty. The further estate duty (see that title) levied under ss. 5 and 17 of the (English) Finance Act, 1894 (57&

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