Materials
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
Matter which is intended to be used in the creation of a mechanical structure; Moyer v. Slate Co., 71 Pa. 293; Huudhausen v. Bond, 36 Wis, 29. The physical part of that which has a physical existence. The general property in materials furnished to a workman remains in the bailor where the contract is merely one for the employment of labor and services; otherwise where it is a sale. See Baiement; Mandate; Trover; Trespass. MATERNA MATERNIS (Lat. from the mother to the mother’s). In French Law. A term • denoting the descent of property of a deceased person derived from his mother to the relations on the mother’s side.