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Consolidation Acts (English)

shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as references to the provisions so re-enacted. This is a generalization of a modern common form in (English) Consolidation Acts: see, e.g., s. 13 of the (English) Public Health … of a former Act, references in any other Act to the provisions so repealed shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as references to the provisions so re-enacted. This is a generalization of a modern common

Distributor of TV Channels

or body re-transmitting TV Channels through electro-magnetic waves through cable or through space intented to be received by general public directly or indirectly, Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Service) Interconnection Regulations (2004) Reg. 2(j). … corporate, firm or any organisation or body re-transmitting TV Channels through electro-magnetic waves through cable or through space intented to be received by general public directly or indirectly, Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Service) Interconnection Regulations (2004) Reg.

Interpretation of Statute

Muslim Wakfs v. Radha Kishan, AIR 1979 SC 289: (1979) 2 SCR 148. Interpretation of Statutes, as a general principle of interpretation, where the words of a statute are plain, precise and unambiguous, the intention of the … as a general principle of interpretation, where the words of a statute are plain, precise and unambiguous, the intention of the legislature is to be gathered from the language of the statute itself and no external evidence

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Marriage articles

Marriage articles, the heads of an agreement for a marriage settlement. Generally speaking, expressions and limitations in these Articles are allowed a more liberal meaning consistently with intention than formal … marriage settlement. Generally speaking, expressions and limitations in these Articles are allowed a more liberal meaning consistently with intention than formal conveyances and settlements, and as two words of limitation, see s. 130, Law of Property Act,

Object of general public utility

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Advancement

the face of it of conferring the beneficial interests will result to the grantor. The presumption of advancement generally arises where a person advances money for the purchase of any property or right in the name of … resulting trusts that a conveyance to a stranger without a consideration is merely a nominal one, and no intention on the face of it of conferring the beneficial interests will result to the grantor. The presumption of

Contract for sale of land

is a contract uberrim' fidei. This doctrine apparently only relates to the title; the rule caveat emptor is generally applicable to the physical nature or qualities of the land sold, apart from any representations or the plain … the physical nature or qualities of the land sold, apart from any representations or the plain and expressed intentions of the contract. From the date of the contract of sale the property belongs in equity to the

Heir

following note has been retained since the word 'heir' will be construed according to its meaning under the general law in force before 1926, in deeds and wills executed after 1925, under which the 'heir' may become … as indicating a person upon whom the property devolves on the death of another and hence when the intent is clear the word 'heir' may well be treated as equivalent to 'legatee' or 'devised'. The true scope,

Sign

s. 3(56)] 1. To identify, a record, by means of a signature, mark, or other symbol with the intent to authenticate it as an act or agreement of person identifying it, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p.

workers' compensation

whose strict liability for such compensation is established by statute NOTE: Where established by statute, workers' compensation is generally the exclusive remedy for injuries arising from employment, with some exceptions. Workers' compensation statutes commonly include explicit exclusions … for injuries arising from employment, with some exceptions. Workers' compensation statutes commonly include explicit exclusions for injury caused intentionally, by willful misconduct, and by voluntary intoxication from alcohol or illegal drugs. 2 : workers' compensation insurance

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