Borrow

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

To obtain the use of the property of another, with an agreement to return the same, ordinarily in specie, but where, as in case of money, the nature of the case does not admit of it, to return in kind. See 14 Neb. 381.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The word is often used in the sense of returning the thing borrowed in specie, as to borrow a book, or any other thing to be returned again. But it is evident where money is borrowed the identical money loaned is not to be returned, because if this is so, the borrower would derive no benefit from the loan. In a broad sense it means a contract for the use of money. State v. School Dist No. 24, 13 Neb. 88, 12 N. W. 812; Kent v. Min. Co., 78 N. Y. 177.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

To solicit and receive from another any article of property or thing of value with the intention and promise to repay or return it or its equivalent. Strictly spcaking, borrowing implies a gratuitous loan ; If any price or consideration is to be paid for the use of the property, it is "hiring." But money may be "borrowed" on an agreement to pay interest for its use. Neel v. State, 33 Tex. Cr. R. 408, 26 S. W. 726; Kent v. Mining Co.., 78 N. Y. 177; Legal Tender Cases, 110 U. S. 421, 4 Sup. Ct. 122, 28 In Ed. 204. This word is often used in the sense of returning the thing borrowed in specie, as to borrow a book or any other thing to be refurned again. But It is evident that where money is borrowed, the identical money loaned la not to be returned, because, if this were so, the borrower would derive no benefit from the loan. In the broad sense of the term, it means a contract for the use of money. State v. School Dist., 13 Neb. 88, 12 N. W. 812; Railroad Co., v. Stichter, 11 Wkly. Notes Cas. (Pat) 325.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

This word is often used in the sense of returning the thing borrowed im specie, ag to borrow a book or any other thing tobe returned again. Butitis evident that where money is borrowed, the identical money loaned is not to be returned, because, if this were so, the borrower would derive no benefit from the loan. In the broad senseof the term, it means a contract for the use of monsy. 13 Neb. 88, 12 N. W. Rep. 812; 39 Leg, int. 98; 78 N. Y. 177.