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Cy-pres

it). The principle of this doctrine of construction is, that where a testator hs two objects,one primary or general and the other secondary or particular, which are incompatible, the particular must be sacrificed in order that effect … order that effect may be given to the general object, as near as may be to the testator' intention, according to law. Thus, where a testator has devised lands in a manner transgressing the rules of perpetuity

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Deed

sequence; and although it is not absolutely necessary that a deed should be drawn in accordance with the generally received formulary, provided it exhibits the intention of the parties, yet it is not advisable to deviate from … necessary that a deed should be drawn in accordance with the generally received formulary, provided it exhibits the intention of the parties, yet it is not advisable to deviate from it unless in a matter of urgent

Resignation

of a position by the person on resigning, made freely and not under duress and the word is generally defined as an act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession or position, Corpus Juris Secundum, … claim, possession or position, Corpus Juris Secundum, Vol. 77, p. 311. Resignation, must be unconditional and with an intention to operate as such, Words and Phrases (Permanent Edition) Vol. 37, p. 476. Means the spontaneous relinquishment of

Resolution

members entitled to vote as are present in person or by proxy (where proxies are allowed) at a general meeting, of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as an extraordinary resolution has been duly … in person or by proxy (where proxies are allowed) at a general meeting, of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as an extraordinary resolution has been duly given; (c) Special, i.e., when passed by

Interpretation Act, 1889 (English)

shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be con-strued as references to the provisions so re-enacted. This is a generalization of a modern form in con-solidating Acts: see, e.g., s. 313 of the (English) Public Health Act, 1875. … reigning at the time of the passing of the Act or to the Crown shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the time being, and this Act shall be binding

Partnership

not a limited partner is a 'general partner,' and there must be in the partnership at least one general partner who is liable for all debts and obligations of the firm (s. 3). The partners will be … 6), and if he does take part in the management, he becomes for the time being to all intents and purposes a general partner. Further, a limited partner may not, either directly or indirectly, draw out or

Recital

subject to the intention of the parties upon construction, a recital of a particular fact but not a general recital amounts to an estoppel against the party making it. Whether both parties are bound is a question … Esher, M.R.]. As between the parties to a deed and for its purposes only and subject to the intention of the parties upon construction, a recital of a particular fact but not a general recital amounts to

Annuity

and it should not be liable to any variation depending upon or on any ground relating to the general income of the fund or estate which is charged for such payment, CWT v. P. K. Banerjee, (1981) … of the annuitant only, but the source and order and duration of payment depend upon the meaning and intention of the will. In general it may be said that an annuitant is entitled to payment in cash

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