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leading object rule
leading object rule : main purpose rule
promise
party making it and need not be in writing to be enforceable compare collateral promise in this entry main purpose rule promise implied in fact : an implied promise that exists by inference from specific facts, circumstances, or acts
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statute of frauds
and requirements of agreements in particular circumstances see also Statute of Frauds in the Important Laws section compare main purpose rule part performance at performance NOTE: There are many statutes of frauds, but use of the term often implies
Warranty
agreement with reference to goods which are the subject of a contract of sale, but collateral to the main purpose of such a contract, the breach of which gives rise to a claim for damages, but not to … and notes to, Coggs v. Bernard, 2 Lord Raymond, 1 Sm. L.C., and see NEGLIGENCE. As a general rule an express warranty, or a known usage, excludes any implication of warranty in regard to the same subject-matter.
Sale of Goods Act, 1893
agreement with reference to goods which are the subject of a contract for sale, but collateral to the main purpose of such contract, the breach of which gives rise to a claim for damages, but not to a … in which, amongst other things are dealt with the transfer of property as between seller and buyer (five rules being laid down for ascertaining the time when the property passes), the transfer of risk, the transfer of
hearsay rule
unavailability of cross-examination to test the accuracy of the statement. There are numerous exceptions to the rule, however, mainly for statements made under circumstances that assure reliability. Statements made spontaneously, for example, or as part of a … record are inherently trustworthy and thus excepted from the rule. A statement need not be made orally for purposes of the hearsay rule. Written statements, gestures, and even motion pictures are included.
Winding-up
is dissolved (s. 228). A Member's Voluntary Winding-up.-The name of a voluntary winding-up where the directors or a majority of them have made a statutory declaration that the company will be able to pay its debts in … it is advisable to wind up. Thereupon the business of the company is to cease except for the purposes of a beneficial winding-up, but the corporate estate and powers of the company shall continue until it is … to Supervision of the Court is obtained upon petition [(English) Companies (Winding-up) Rules, 1929] at any time after a company has passed a resolution for
Processing
Kerala Fishermen's Welfare Fund Board v. Fancy Food, 1995 (4) JT (SC) 15: (1995) 4 SCC 341. (See Maine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972) Means a sequence of operations of changes under-gone. The term 'processing' merely … a meaning different from the dictionary meaning. The word 'processing' has been used in different Acts for different purposes. In cases arising under Excise Act or Sales Tax Act it has normally been interpreted to mean 'bringing … to processing of the commodity within the meaning of s. 8(3)(b) and Rule 13; Chowgule & Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, AIR 1981
Agricultural Holdings Act, 1923
employment under the landlord, but it does not include an allotment garden or land unless cultivated wholly or mainly for the purpose of the trade of market gardening (s. 57). See Re Joel's Lease, (1930) 2 Ch … similar provisions entitling the landlord to compensation for failure by the tenant to cultivate in accordance with the rules of good husbandry or the terms of his tenancy. 3. Compensation for Damage by Game.--S. 11 provides for
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