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Donatio mortis causa

7, shows its nature. To render this kind of gift valid, it (1) must be made by the giver, when ill, … Re Beaumont, (1902) 1 Ch 889. And so a promissory note not payable to bearer. But a deposit in the Post

Chose

above enactment does not, how ever impair or affect the validity of equitable assignments in any way, and there may still … for valuable consideration; see Ryall v. Rowles, W&T LC and notes thereto. By the (English) Law of Properties Act, 1925, s.

Bond

such crimes and omissions, is void. A bond may be valid in part and void in part, if such parts are … Stamp Act is not the same thing as a promissory note. The word 'bond' is not used in s. 2(f) in

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wait and see

doctrine in property law that postpones determining the question of validity of a future interest that has not yet vested (as … will vest within a time limit compare rule against perpetuities NOTE: A minority of states have adopted the wait and see

vertical agreement

laws, but they must withstand judicial scrutiny to be held valid. … of production or distribution that affects competition compare horizontal agreement NOTE: Unlike horizontal agreements, vertical agreements are not considered illegal per

publish

: to declare (a will) to be a true and valid expression of one's last will c : to reproduce (an … to make known to another or to the public generally NOTE: For purposes of defamation, a defamatory communication made to only

race-notice

that an unrecorded deed, mortgage, or lien shall not be valid against a recorded one unless the recording party (as a … of the other party when recording compare notice, pure race NOTE: If one party purchases a property and records the deed,

prior restraint

system of prior restraints” bears “a heavy presumption against constitutional validity” and that the government “carries a heavy burden of showing … in the Important Cases section compare censorship, freedom of speech NOTE: In New York Times Co. v. United States, the U.S.

Miranda rights

introduced at trial unless the person was advised of or validly waived these rights. A fresh reading of the Miranda rights … see also Miranda v. Arizona in the Important Cases section NOTE: A reading of the Miranda rights usually includes a warning

in terrorem

an heir with forfeiture if he or she challenges the validity of the will. … effect on employees "J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo"] NOTE: In terrorem is most commonly used to describe a condition

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