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Slander
a public office; (3) where they are spoken in reference to a person's trade or profession, see Jones v. Jones, (1916) 2 AC 481; (4) where they impute a contagious disease likely to cause exclusion from society, … under this Act no more costs than damages can be recovered unless the judge certifies there was reasonable ground for bringing the action. Slander of Title, a false and malicious statement, either oral or in writing, tending
Gold
Gold. As to the duty of the Bank of England under the Coinage Act, 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 10), s. 8, to coin gold bullion for any person bringing the same for that purpose, which … Gold. As to the duty of the Bank of England under the Coinage Act, 1870 (33 & 34 Vict.
Demurrer
state that the plaintiff has not made a sufficient case to entitle him to relief in equity', Wood v. Midgley, (1854) 5 De GM&G 44, per Turner, L.J. In civil matters this mode of pleading is abolished
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Charities, or Public Trusts
to the Church. This permission was soon abused to so great a degree as to induce the Emperor Valentinian to enact to Mortmain Act by which it was restrained. But this restraint was gradually relaxed; and in … permission to his subjects to bequeath their property to the Church. This permission was soon abused to so great a degree as to induce the Emperor Valentinian to enact to Mortmain Act by which it was restrained.
Extradition
usually the subject of treaty terminable at one year's notice. The (English) Extradition Act, 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 52), 'as to the whole of His Majesty's dominions' provides (s. 2) that where an arrangement has … imposes various restrictions thereon, e.g., in regard to political offences. The (English) Extradition Act, 1932 (22 & 23 Geo. 5, c. 39), adds offences in connection with dangerous drugs to the scheduled list of offences, and 1935
Bond
debt under seal. See DEED. No technical form of words is necessary to constitute a bond; see Gerrard v. Clowes, (1892) 2 QB 11; Strickland v. Williams, (1899) 1 QB 382. The person giving the bond is … a debt under seal. See DEED. No technical form of words is necessary to constitute a bond; see Gerrard v. Clowes, (1892) 2 QB 11; Strickland v. Williams, (1899) 1 QB 382. The person giving the bond
Inquiry
or inquest, yet it acquires a definite meaning in the context in which it is used, K.C. Malhotra v. Chancellor, H.P. University, Shimla, AIR 1995 HP 156. Includes 'investigation' into facts, causes, effects and relations generally, 'to … Malhotra v. Chancellor, H.P. University, Shimla, AIR 1995 HP 156. Includes 'investigation' into facts, causes, effects and relations generally, 'to inquire' (New Standard Dictionary) Real Value Appliances Ltd. v. Canara Bank, (1998) 5 SCC 554. Means every
Campbell's (Lord) Acts (English)
The damages recoverable are strictly on the basis of compensation [e.g., funeral expenses not recoverable, Clark v. London General Omnibus Co., 1906 (2) KB 648]. The action, which is to compensate the wife, husband, parent, or child … Campbell's (Lord) Acts (English)-(1) for amending the practice in prosecutions for libel (see that title), 6 & 7 Vict. c. 96 (the LibelAct,1843); and (2) the Fatal Accidents Act,1846, now, with its amending Acts, known as the
Necessity, agent of
may become an agent under circumstances of positive necessity. The doctrine originated in marine adventure, but has been gradually extended, see Prager v. Blatspied, (1924) 1 KB 566; see Gwillian v. Twist, (1895) 2 QB 84; Largan … two ways: (1) 'Extraordinary emergencies may arise, in which a person who is an agent, may, from the very necessities of the case, be justified in assuming extraordinary powers; . . . his acts, fairly done, under
Rank
an official one, within a social organization, of high social order or other standing status, S.C. Advocate-on-Record Asn. v. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 268. The word 'rank' has both a narrower as well as a … word 'rank' has both a narrower as well as a wider meaning; in its ordinary sense as meaning grade or status, N.C. Dalwadi v. State of Gujarat, AIR 1987 SC 1933 (1937): (1987) 3 SCC 611: (1987)
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