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error

[had been to give the jury special interrogatories "K. A. Cohen"]; see also assignment of error, clearly erroneous NOTE: Generally a party must object to an error at trial in order to raise it as an issue

search

see also exigent circumstances, plain view probable cause at cause, reasonable suspicion search warrant at warrant compare seizure NOTE: The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and requires that a warrant may issue only

agency

third parties ;also : the power of one in such a relationship to act on behalf of another NOTE: A principal is bound by and liable for acts of his or her agent that are within the

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deposit

set period of time or with prior notice b : something given as security see also security deposit NOTE: A deposit may be applied to a purchase price or may be considered partial payment. 3 in the

expense

the taxable year in which the expense is incurred compare capital expense and personal expense in this entry NOTE: Business expenses are generally tax deductible in the year the expense is incurred. capital expense : an expense

fee simple

is freely inheritable and alienable without any limitations or restrictions on transfers and that is of indefinite duration NOTE: A fee simple absolute is conveyed by language granting the estate “to the grantee and his or her

Holder in due course

Holder in due course is 'a holder who has taken a bill of exchange [cheque or note], complete and regular on the face of it,' under the following conditions, namely:- (a) That he became the

Negotiable instruments

exception from the common rule, freely assignable from one to another, such as bills of exchange and promissory notes. Any person acquiring a negotiable instrument for value and in good faith can enforce the contract contained in

Noting

Noting, when a promissory note or bill of exchange has been dishonoured by non-acceptance or non-payment, the holder may cause such dishonour to

Receipt

the purposes of the Stamp Act, 1891, the expression 'receipt' is defined (s. 101) as including-- (1) Any note, memorandum, or writing whereby any money amounting to two pounds or upwards, or any bill of exchange or

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error

[had been to give the jury special interrogatories "K. A. Cohen"]; see also assignment of error, clearly erroneous NOTE: Generally a party must object to an error at trial in order to raise it as an issue

search

see also exigent circumstances, plain view probable cause at cause, reasonable suspicion search warrant at warrant compare seizure NOTE: The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and requires that a warrant may issue only

agency

third parties ;also : the power of one in such a relationship to act on behalf of another NOTE: A principal is bound by and liable for acts of his or her agent that are within the

Keep your definitions linked to case research

deposit

set period of time or with prior notice b : something given as security see also security deposit NOTE: A deposit may be applied to a purchase price or may be considered partial payment. 3 in the

expense

the taxable year in which the expense is incurred compare capital expense and personal expense in this entry NOTE: Business expenses are generally tax deductible in the year the expense is incurred. capital expense : an expense

fee simple

is freely inheritable and alienable without any limitations or restrictions on transfers and that is of indefinite duration NOTE: A fee simple absolute is conveyed by language granting the estate “to the grantee and his or her

Holder in due course

Holder in due course is 'a holder who has taken a bill of exchange [cheque or note], complete and regular on the face of it,' under the following conditions, namely:- (a) That he became the

Negotiable instruments

exception from the common rule, freely assignable from one to another, such as bills of exchange and promissory notes. Any person acquiring a negotiable instrument for value and in good faith can enforce the contract contained in

Noting

Noting, when a promissory note or bill of exchange has been dishonoured by non-acceptance or non-payment, the holder may cause such dishonour to

Receipt

the purposes of the Stamp Act, 1891, the expression 'receipt' is defined (s. 101) as including-- (1) Any note, memorandum, or writing whereby any money amounting to two pounds or upwards, or any bill of exchange or

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