Countermand

A change or recalling of orders previously given. Express countermand takes place when contrary orders are given and a revocation of the prior orders is made. Implied countermand takes place when a new order is given which is inconsistent with the former order. When a command or order has been given, and property delivered, by which a right vests in a third person, the party giving the order cannot countermand it. For example, if a debtor should deliver to A a sum of money to be paid to B, his creditor, B has a vested right in the money, and, unless he abandon that right and refuse to take the money, the debtor cannot recover it from A. 1 Rolle, Abr. 32, pi.

13; Yelv. 164; Styles 296. See 3 Co. 26 6; 2 Ventr. 298; 10 Mod. 432; Vin. Abr. Countermand (A, 1), Bailment (D); 9 East 49; Bac. Abr. Bailment (D); Com. Dig. Attorney (B, 9), (C, 8); Dane, Abr. Countermand.