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Contradiction in terms

Contradiction in terms, a phrase of which the parts are expressly inconsistent, as e.g., 'murder but not wilful,' 'a fee-simple for life.'

Caveat viator

Caveat viator (let the traveller beware), meaning that he must use reasonable care for his own safety; but a traveller or passer-by on premises on or over which he has a right to be or to...

Cause of action

Cause of action, a cause of action is a bundle of facts which are required to be pleaded and proved for the purpose of obtaining relief claimed in the suit. For the aforementioned purpose, the material...

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Breach of trust

Breach of trust, a violation of duty by a trustee, executor, or other person in a fiduciary position. In some cases a breach of trust may be a comparatively venial offence, arising from the trustee having...

Breach

Breach, means 'infringement or violation of a promise or obligation, Skandia Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Kokila Ben Chandravardan, (1987) 2 SCC 654: AIR 1987 SC 1184: (1987) 2 SCR 752. [Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, s. 96(2)(b)]...

Action

Action, conduct, something done; also the form prescribed by Law for the recovery of one's due, or the lawful demand of one's right. Bracton (Bk. 3, cap. 1) defines it:-Actio nihil aliud est quam jus prosequendi...

Workmen's Compensation Act

Workmen's Compensation Act. (English) The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1897, introduced the principle of compulsory insurance of workmen by employers in a restricted number of trades. The gist of a right to compensation under the Acts is...

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