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Double Bond

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In Scotch law. A bond with a penalty, as distinguished from a single bond. 2 Kames, Eq. 359.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Scotch) A bond providing a penalty for nonfulfillment.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Scotch law. A bond with a penalty, as distinguished from a single band. 2 Kames, Eq. 359

Defined under Double in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Scotch law. A

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

In Scotch law, a bond with a penalty. Double costs: the ordinary single costs of a suit, and one half that amount in addition. Double damages: twice the actual damages, as assessed by the jury. Double fine: a _fifie sur done grant et render. Double plea: a plea which sets up more than one defence. Double voucher: n voucher over; v. Recovery. Double Tvaste: where a tenant suffers a house to fall out of repair and then cuts timber on the estate' to repair it.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In Scotch law. A bond with a penalty, as distinguished from a single bond. 2 Jtames' Equity, 359.