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Distress
for tithe annuities which have been substituted for tithe rent-charge (q.v.) [(English) Tithe Act, 1936, s. 16]. If a tenant, aftr
Married women's property
marriage, it passed to him as 'tenant by the curtesy (q.v.) of England,' during his life, and after his death to
Trust
Part IV., powers of the Court, appointment of new trustees (q.v.) and vesting and other orders (s. 57 gives power to
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Copyhold
amendment of the law, by substituting the Board of Agriculture (q.v.) for the Land Commissioners in accordance with the Board of
Publication
Patents and Designs Act, 1907]. Similarly, prior publication of design (q.v.) prevents registra-tion, but publication by exhibition at industrial and international
Water and watercourse
aqu'. A pre-scriptive prima facie right affecting watercourses or waterways (q.v.) is gained by twenty years' un-interrupted enjoyment, and an indefeasible
Lien
liens are exempt. Instances of equitable liens are vendor's lien (q.v.); partner's lien on partnership assets; trustee's lien for costs, charges
Discovery
dispensed with. The second branch of discovery is by interrogatories (q.v.), that is, a party to an action is asked by
Malicious Damage Act, 1861
c. 97], consolidating and amending the law as to arson (q.v.) and other damage to property. The Act has been amended
Misrepresentation
the title DECEIT. If the representation amounts to a warranty (q.v.), its untruth is actionable because the person making it has
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