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Q.V.
Q.V. (quod vide), used to refer a reader to the word,
Burgage-tenure
5, c. 64), s. 17(2). The tenure of Borough English (q.v.) is sometimes connected with burgage tenure. See also schedule 12(1)(d)
Hearsay evidence
against interest; (6) admissibility of incumbents' books; (7) res gest' (q.v.)'see EVI-DENCE. Consult Best, Powell, Roscoe, or Taylor on Evid.
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Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (English)
the Hague Rules for the unification of bills of lading (q.v.). A 1936 federal Act defining, for goods damaged in transit,
Quare clausum fregit
7, s. 2. This was followed by the 'ac etiam' (q.v.).
Widow
the surviving husband or wife shall take the personal chattels (q.v.) absolutely and in addition the residuary estate of the intestate … the intestate and attaining 21 years or marrying, per stirpes. (q.v.), in equal shares, so that no issue takes more than
Fraud
Common Law, fraud is actionable under the heading of deceit (q.v.). A knowing misrepresentation of the truth or con-cealment of a … fair dealing. For the action at law intention and representation (q.v.) are material. In equity an act or its consequences to
Alien
a person not born within His Majesty's dominions and allegiance (q.v.). See definitions in the British Nationality and Status of Aliens … established outside Great Britain and carrying on business in England (q.v.), and see Part XI. Of the Act (ss. 343 eseq.).
Campbell's (Lord) Acts (English)
the compensation of the families of persons killed by negligence (q.v.). To found an action the death must have resulted from … (Misc. Prov.) Act,1934 (24 & 25 Geo. 5, c. 41) (q.v.), are in addition to the remedies provided under the Fatal
Chattels or catals
(cf. 'goods and chattels' in the writ of fieri facias) (q.v.), means movable property or effects which belong personally to the … personal action (see TROVER), while a mixed action of ejectment (q.v.), in which the plaintiff could recover the specific property was
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