General Intent - Law Dictionary Search Results

is, that where a testator hs two objects,one primary or general and the other secondary or particular, which are incompatible, the … general object, as near as may be to the testator' intention, according to law. Thus, where a testator has devised lands

intent

recklessness) in relation to an act criminal intent : intent general intent : intent to perform an illegal act without the desire … for further consequences or a precise result [there was a general intent to assault but not to kill] specific intent : intent

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murder

that is committed without premeditation but with some intent (as general or transferred intent) or other circumstances not covered by the

Deed

that a deed should be drawn in accordance with the generally received formulary, provided it exhibits the intention of the parties, … accordance with the generally received formulary, provided it exhibits the intention of the parties, yet it is not advisable to deviate

Resignation

made freely and not under duress and the word is generally defined as an act of resigning or giving up, as … 77, p. 311. Resignation, must be unconditional and with an intention to operate as such, Words and Phrases (Permanent Edition) Vol.

Resolution

person or by proxy (where proxies are allowed) at a general meeting, of which notice specifying the intention to propose the … allowed) at a general meeting, of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as an extraordinary resolution has been

Interpretation Act, 1889 (English)

as references to the provisions so re-enacted. This is a generalization of a modern form in con-solidating Acts: see, e.g., s. … the Act or to the Crown shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the

Partnership

and there must be in the partnership at least one general partner who is liable for all debts and obligations of … the management, he becomes for the time being to all intents and purposes a general partner. Further, a limited partner may

Recital

construction, a recital of a particular fact but not a general recital amounts to an estoppel against the party making it. … deed and for its purposes only and subject to the intention of the parties upon construction, a recital of a particular

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