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Children

Children. The word child in legal documents means a legitimate child unless otherwise declared by statute. See Morris v. Britannic Assurance Co., 1931 (2) KB 125. 'Child' is defined by the (English) Children and Young Persons...

Certifies

Certifies, the word 'certifies' is a strong word. It indicates that the High Court must bring its mind to bear on the question and as in all cases of judicial orders and certificates, the reasons for...

Censure

contained in the circular in relation to imposition of minor penalty would not apply and the tribunal was justified in giving the directions for opening of the sealed cover and for giving effect to the recommendations of

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Cenninga

Cenninga, notice given by a buyer to a seller that the thing sold was claimed by another, that he might appear and justify the sale, Jac Law Dict.

Casus belli

Casus belli, an occurrence giving rise to or justifying war.

Bribe

(1878) 8 Ch D 286. The acceptance of a secret commission from the other side to a negotiation justifies the dismissal of the agent receiving it, Boston Deep Sea Fishery v. Ansell, (1888) 39 Ch D 339.

Breach of peace

if he has reasonable cause to believe that a breach of the peace is imminent he may be justified in committing an assault or effecting an arrest; R.F.V. Heuston, Salmond on the Law of Torts, 131 (17th

Banker

that if a customer having a balance of 99l. give a cheque for 100l., the banker is legally justified in dishonouring it by refusing payment altogether, Schroeder v. Central Bank of London, (1876) 34 LT 735. If

Bail-piece

judge, was filed in the court in which the action was pending, and notice of the bail having justified was then given to the opposite party.

Avowry, or advowry

in the action of replevin (see that title), which stated the nature and merits of the defence, and justified or avowed taking the distress in his (the defendant's) own right, which, if established, would entitle him to

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