Warrant - Law Dictionary Search Results
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as to its validity or freedom from encumbrance and that can be reasonably sold, purchased, or mortgaged [seller warrants that seller has marketable title to the property] ;specif : title of such quality that a purchaser under
In custodia legis
landlord his arrears of rent, not exceeding six months' rent. As to goods seized under a County Court warrant, see County Courts Act, 1934, s. 134, reproducing with amendments the 1888 Act, s. 160; Bankruptcy Act, 1914,
Incitement to Disaffection Act
is an offence to distribute literature with such an aim among members of His Majesty's Forces; a search warrant may be granted in certain cases. The penalty on indictment may be two years or a fine up
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Interpretation Act, 1889 (English)
any appointment, to make, grant, or issue any instrument, that it to say, any Order in Council, order, warrant, scheme, letters-patent, rules, regulations, or bye-laws, to give notices, to prescribe forms or to do any other thing
Licentia transfretandi
Licentia transfretandi, a writ or warrant credited to the keeper of the port of Dover, or other seaport, commanding him to let such persons
King's keys
in law phrase, the crow-bars and hammers used to force doors and locks in execution of the King's warrant, Scott's Antiquary.
Knock-and-announce rule
door and announce their identity, authority, and purpose before entering a residence to execute an arrest or search warrant. Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 878.
Land certificate
the entitlement, and is prima facie evidence of the truth of the matters it contains. Also termed land warrant, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 882.
Hue and Cry
peace officer concur in the pursuit, he has the same power, etc., as if acting under a magistrate's warrant. All who join in a hue and cry, whether a constable be present or not, are justified in
Lottery
degree upon the exercise of skill; s. 27 deals with the power of justices to issue a search warrant if satisfied upon oath that there is reasonable ground to believe that premises are being used for illegal
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