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Fill

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

To occupy the whole capacity or extent of, so as to leave no space vacant. To possess and discharge the duties of an ofiice. The election of a person to an ofllce constitutes the essence of his appointment but the office cannot be considered as actually filled until his acceptance, either expressed or I implied; Johnston v. Wilson, 2 N. H. 202, 9 Am. Dec. 50. 1 In a subscription for shares in a corporation, the word “fill” amounts to a promise to pay assessments; Bangor Bridge Co. v. Mcsee Ray v. Burbank, 61 Ga. 505, 84 Am. Rep. 103; Dbi^ooist.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

To make full; to complete; to satisfy or fulfill; to possess and perform the duties of. The election of a person to an office constitutes the essence of his appointment; but the office cannot be considered as actually filled until his acceptance, either express or implied. Johnston v. Wilson, 2 N. H. 202, 9 Am. Dec. 50. Where one subscribes for shares in a corporation, agreeing to "take and fill" a certain number of shares, assumpsit will lie against him to recover an assessment on his shares; the word "fill," in this connection, amounting to a promise to pay assessments. Bangor Bridge Co. v. McMahon, 10 Me. 478. To fill a prescription is to furnish, prepare, and combine the requisite materials in due proportion as prescribed. Kay v. Burbank, 61 Ga. 505, 34 Am. Rep. 103.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

To make full; to complete; tosatisfy or fulfill; to possess and perform the duties of. The election of a person to an office constitutes the essence of his appointment; but the office cannot be considered as actually filled until his accept ance, either express or implied. 2N. H. 202, W here one subscribes for shares in a corporation, agrecing to “take and fili” a certain numbar of shares, assumpsit will lie against him to recover an assessmept on his shares; the word “fill,” in this connection, amounting to a promise to pay assessments. 10 Me. 478. Yo fill a prescription is to furnish, prepare, and combine the requisite materials in due proportion as prescribed. 61 Ga. 505.