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Double Fine

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In old English law. A fine sur done grant et render was called a "double fine," because it comprehended the fine sur cognizance de droit come ceo, etc. and the fine sur concessit. 2 Bl. Comm. 353.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A fine sur don grant et render.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. A fine sur done grant et render was calied a "double fine," because it comprehended the fine eur cognisance de droit come ceo, etc., and the fine eur concessit. 2 Bl. Comm. 353

Donble insurance. where divers insurances are made upon the same interest in the same subject against the same risks in favor of the same assured, in proportions exceeding the value. 1 Phill. Ins. §§ 359, 366. A double insurance exists where the same person is insured by several insurers separately in respect to the same subject and interest. Civ. Code Cal. § 2641; Wells v. Insurance Co., 9 Serg. & It, (Pa.) 107; Insurance Co., v, Gwathmey, 82 Va. 923, 1 S. E. 200; Perkins v. Insurance Co... 12 Mass. 218; Lowell Mfg. Co. v. Safeguard F. Ins. Co., 88 N. Y. 597.

Defined under Double in Black's Law Dictionary.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In old English law. A fine sur done grant et render was called a double fine, because it.comprehended the fine sur cognizance de droit corns ceo, &c., and the fine sur concessit. 2 BL Com. 353.