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Broker

Broker [fr. broceur, Fr., a person who breaks into small pieces], (1) an agent employed to make bargains and contracts between other persons in matters of trade, commerce

Right to receive

Right to receive, the sums secured will accrue, not when the charge is granted, but when the future event occurs. Thus, in the … Right to receive, the sums secured will accrue, not when the charge is granted, but when the future event occurs. Thus, in the case of a conventional mortgage, the charge

Pawn or Pledge

the whole legal title passes conditionally to the mortgagee; and if the goods be not redeemed at the stipulated time, the title becomes absolute at law although equity allows a redemption. But in a pledge, a special … purpose. It is also of the essence of the contract that the thing should be delivered as a security for some debt or engagement. It may be delivered as security for a future debt or engagement, as

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Portion

Portion, property settled or provided in favour of children or their issue. In settlements by deed or will of personal property,

Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea.

Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea. 3 Inst. 307; Co. Litt. 247 b.--(An act does not make a man guilty, unless there be … South Wales v. Piper, 1897 AC 383). The trend of modern legislation in regard to the health or security of the public is to attach the offence to the person who possesses, at least hypothetically, some control

Attendant term

in real property are created for many purposes, e.g., to furnish money for the payment of debts, to secure rent charges or jointures, to raise portions for younger children, daughters, etc. Now, although the purpose for which

Midwife

Midwife. A person following the profession of delivering women of children. The (English) Medical Act, 1886, by s. 3 requires as a qualification for registration as a medical practitioner, and for the recovery of professional charges,

Contribution

Contribution, to any fund shall not include any sums in repayment of loan. [Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), s. 80C(8)(ii)] Means the

Warrant of Attorney

Warrant of Attorney, a written authority addressed to one or more solicitors to appear for the party executing it, and receive a statement of claim for him in an action … of giving warrants of attorney is seldon resorted to. A warrant of attorney may be executed as a security for the performance of any agreement between the parties; but it does not extinguish an original debt, or

Expectant heir

expectant heirs wishing to anticipate this property have frequently borrowed money, to be repaid when the expected property shall devolve upon them. From the uncertainty of this period, the unsoundness of the security which the expectant heir … when the expected property shall devolve upon them. From the uncertainty of this period, the unsoundness of the security which the expectant heir can offer, and from the pressing character of his immediate necessities, the rate of

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