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Bias
or an issue in a particular manner, so much so that such pre-disposition does not leave the mind open to conviction. It is, in fact, a condition of mind, which sways jdugments and renders the Judge unable … broader purview of the word 'malice', which in common acceptation mean and imply 'spite' or 'ill-will'. Mere general statements will not be sufficient for the purposes of indication of ill-will. There must be cogent evidence available on
Newspaper
to matrimonial causes any particulars other than the names, addresses, and occupations of parties and witnesses; a concise statement of the charges, defences countercharges; submissions on points of law; the decision of the Court thereon; and the … a Court or at public meetings. The (English) Act of 1881 also establishes a register of newspaper proprietors, open to public search, defining 'newspaper' in the Act as meaning, any paper containing public news, intelligence, or occurrences,
Reason to believe
1969 Cal 431. Means coming to the conclusion on the basis of the information that a thing, condition, statement or fact exists. It only means facts which prima facie will convince any reasonable person under the circumstances … s. 147(9)] The belief must be held in good faith. It cannot be merely a pretence. It is open to the court to examine whether the reasons for the belief have a rational connection or a relevant
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letter
letter 1 : a direct written statement addressed to an individual or organization ;broadly : an official communication see also counterletter determination letter : a … a government) that grants a designated person a right (as to property) and that is in a form open for public inspection : patent letters testamentary : a letter from a probate court that appoints or confirms
Deed
execute the deed. See Halsbury, loc. cit. (b) Recitals. These are either narratives of past facts, or a statement of the purpose of the deed. They are not a necessary part of an assurance, yet they frequently … not apply. Whether signing was necessary where that statute applied, or whether mere sealing was sufficient, is an open question. See Chitty on Contracts, 15th Edn. At pp. 89, 90, citing Cooch v. Goodman, (1842) 2 QB
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