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Retainer of debts
Court, Richmond v. White, (1879) 12 Ch D 361; but it cannot be exercised by a bankrupt administrator, Wilson v. Wilson, (1911) 1 KB 327. Since the (English) Administration of Estates Act, 1869, the right may be exercised
Building
(now repealed); and see also Southend-on-Sea Corporation v. Archer, (1901) 70 LJ KB 328; South Shields Corporation v. Wilson, (1901) 84 LT 267. An old railway carriage will be a 'new building' if the interior arrangements are
Public policy
to marry made by a man who at the time of making it was known to be married, Wilson v. Cranley, (1908) 1 KB 729. Public policy, however, said an eminent judge, 'is a very unruly horse, and
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Common employment
rank or grade between the two servants, e.g., a miner injured by the negligence of the general manager, Wilson v. Merry, (1868) LR 1 HL (Sc.) 326; or difference in the occupations of the servants, e.g., collier injured
Dog
15), and this s. is amended by s. 5 of the (English) Dogs Act, 1906. See Johnson v. Wilson, (1909) 2 KB 497. No duty is payable for dogs under six months old (Act of 1867, s.
Marriage, Promise of
is not actionable, if the promisee knew he had a wife living at the time of the promise, Wilson v. Carnley, (1908) 1 KB 729. In the case of a promise made after a decree nisi for divorce
Subject to contract
now acquired definite ascertained legal meaning of subject to the execution by the parties of a formal contract', Wilson v. Balfour, (1929) 45 TLR 606. Means subject to preparation and execution of a formal contract with respect to
Under-lease
original lease. An under-lease for the whole term of the original lease amounts to an assignment, Beardman v. Wilson, (1868) LR 4 CP 57. Between the original lessor and an under-tenant there is neither privity of estate
Constable
officer while acting as such has all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a constable, Pointing v. Wilson, (1927) 1 KB 382.
Battery
(or negligent) and direct use of unlawful physical force on a person without his consent (and with hostility), Wilson v. Pringle, (1986) 2 All ER 440. Means the application of force to another, resulting in harmful or offensive
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