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of such writs, were not called trespasses, but had the general name of torts. Slander in the Limitation Act, 1623 (21 … 'indebitatus assumpsit, and although this cause of action has been assigned to the breach (a tort) of a promise and therefore

Account or Accompt

proper books of account, and present to the company in general meeting not less than 18 months after incorporation and subsequently … matters for the taking of partnership or other accounts are assigned (subject to a power of transfer) to the Chancery Division

United States trustee

trustee : a person appointed and supervised by the Attorney General who has various administrative responsibilities in bankruptcy cases in the … federal judicial districts to which he or she has been assigned

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United States attorney

who is appointed either by the president or the attorney general of the United States and acts as the prosecutor in … the federal judicial district to which he or she is assigned

order

canceled 2 : an order for merchandise expressed in very general terms so that the seller has considerable latitude in selecting … (as for alimony or child support) NOTE: The alienation or assignment of funds under a qualified domestic relations order does not

murder

that is committed without premeditation but with some intent (as general or transferred intent) or other circumstances not covered by the … currently have three degrees of murder. Some states do not assign degrees of murder. [di-pr?vd-h rt-] a murder that is the

Transfer

1908), s. 46(4) (a)] Transfer, is comprehensive and is regarded generally as comprehending within its scope transfers both of the voluntary … called a feoffment) (see that title) of land, and an assignment of a lease (therein called a 'chattel interest') of land

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