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Debt

be in force for the time being under the law of bankruptcy with respect to the assets of persons adjudged bankrupt, A.E. Act, 1925, s. 34(1), Part I. of the First Schedule of that Act, and see … and 33 of the (English) Bankruptcy Act, 1914, and s. 36, ibid., as to deferred debts. An entailed interest if disposed of by will becomes assets for the payment of debts [(English) Law of Property Act, 1925,

Annuity

is the grantor, and the lender is the grantee, of such annuity. Government annuities may be purchased by persons wishing to exhaust all or part of their capital in exchange for an annual provision for life. See … A. and the heirs of his body was ineffectual to create and estate tail, and passed an absolute interest conditional only upon an heir of the body being born. But now under s. 130 of the (English)

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declaration

evidence declaration against interest : a statement made by someone unavailable as a witness that is against that person's own interests (as pecuniary or property interests) or may subject that person to liability compare admission, confession, self-incrimination … the debtor "J. H. Williamson"] c : a statement not under oath being offered as evidence declaration against interest : a statement made by someone unavailable as a witness that is against that person's own interests (as

Expectant heir

however, did not apply to loans to expectant heirs with any greater rigour than to loans to other persons'they were for a long period of yeas subject to the restriction that only a fixed maximum rate of … which the expectant heir can offer, and from the pressing character of his immediate necessities, the rate of interest is necessarily higher than that upon an ordinary loan, and is frequently very much higher than the risk

Therein

(1963) 2 Supp SCR 216. The true meaning and construction of the word 'therein' in the expression 'any person interested therein' appearing in sub-s. (1) of s. 6. In order to understand the meaning of the word

Covenant

the same time by the (English) A.E. Act, 1925, s. 45. The (English) R.P. Act,1945, s. 5, enabled persons in existence at its date (Kelsey v. Dodd, 52 LJ Ch 34) who were not parties to a … Dodd, 52 LJ Ch 34) who were not parties to a deed to take the benefit of any interest, right or covenant respecting land, and this was extended by s. 56 of the (English) L.P.Act, 1925, to

Intervention

writ may intervene and appear in the action as heretofore on filing an affidavit showing that he is interested in the estate of the deceased [(English) R.S.C., Ord. XII., r. 23]. And in an Admiralty action it … Intervention. A third person not originally a party to a suit, but claiming an interest in the matter, may interpose at any

Maintenance

and compassion, with impunity, Bac. Abr., tit. 'Maintenance.' Further, any legitimate common interest will justify a person or persons jointly subscribing to pay the expenses of a suit, even when it is carried on by a third … relating to maintenance, Cro. Eliz. 549. A man may, however, maintain a suit in which he has any interest, actual or contingent; and also a suit of his near kinsman, servant, or poor neighbour, out of charity

Acknowledgement of a wife's assurance

a woman married before 1883 disposed of her estate or interest in lands or her revisionary interest in personal property she was required, unless her title thereto had accrued since 1882, or unless she was entitled thereto … (English) Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 167], a woman married before 1883 disposed of her estate or interest in lands or her revisionary interest in personal property she was required, unless her title thereto had accrued

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