Law Dictionary

I. In the civil law. Inserted among'others; additional.

Interest; an interest.

The lessee’s interest in a term or lease for years to begin at a future time. See 72 Mo. 535, 37 Am. Rep. 446.

all forms of real and personal property, including profits and proceeds.

MARITIME. See "Marine Interest."

evidence, is the benefit which a person has in the matter about to be decided and which is in issue between the parties. By the term benefit is here understood some pecuniary or ot

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “interest accrual period” means the period— (i) beginning on the day after the return due date for any taxable year of the taxpayer, and

the United States cannot be subjected to the payment of interest unless there be an authorized engagement to pay it or a statute permitting its recovery... But this exemption has n

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “interest and carrying charges” means the excess of— (A) the sum of— (i) interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry

It is a dictate of natural justice, and the law of every civilized country, that a man is bound in equity, not only to perform his engagements, but also to repair all the damages t

A suit upon a contractual obligation to pay money at a fixed or ascertainable time is a suit to recover damage for its breach, including both the principal amount and interest by w

an obligation upon which by express statutory direction interest must be paid is an interest-bearing obligation

The contract being entirely silent as to interest, if the notes should not be punctually paid, the creditor is entitled to interest after that time by operation of law, and not by

For purposes of this section, the term “interest capitalization provision” means any provision of this subtitle under which interest— (i) is required to be charged to capital accou

The term “interest cost to outlay ratio” means, with respect to any fiscal year, the percentage obtained by dividing the interest cost for such fiscal year on the net public debt b

By the judiciary act of 1789, ch. 20, s. 23, the supreme court is authorized, in cases of affirmance of any judgment or decree, to award to the respondent just damages for his dela

The term “interested entity” means the government of a CAFTA–DR country other than the United States, a potential or actual purchaser of a textile or apparel good, or a potential o

In this subparagraph, the term “interested party” means— (I) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Administrator; or (II) in the case of a small business concern that is awarded

the term “interested person” means any person having a contract or other financial interest in grain as the owner, seller, purchaser, warehouseman, or carrier, or otherwise;

The term “interested stakeholder groups” means any of the following with interest in an applicable coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a coral reef: (A) A business. (B)

The general rule of law, in relation to witnesses who are interested in the event of the cause, goes no farther than to exclude them from giving evidence in favour of that party to

The term “interest expense” means the aggregate amount allowable to the taxpayer as a deduction for interest (within the meaning of section 265(b)(4)) for the taxable year (determi

It especially concerns the state that peace be preserved in the kingdom, and that whatever things are against peace be prudently avoided. 2 Inst. 158.

For purposes of this section, the term “interest in a closely held business” means— (A) an interest as a proprietor in a trade or business carried on as a proprietorship; (B) an in

The general rule in bankruptcy and in equity receivership has been that interest on the debtors' obligations ceases to accrue at the beginning of proceedings. Exaction of interest,

The term “interest in land” means any ownership or possessory right with respect to real property, including ownership in fee, an easement, a leasehold, and any subsurface or miner

The term “interest in property” includes a conservation easement.

The term “interest in real property” includes fee ownership and co-ownership of land or improvements thereon, leaseholds of land or improvements thereon, options to acquire land or

It is essential that the applicant shall claim an interest in the matters there in controversy between the plaintiff and original defendant. The purpose for which permission to int

See Maritime Interest.

Compound interest.

interest of money on account' and 'intereat on money judgments,' and having that meaning it repeals § 4865, "supra".

this allowance of interest is not an incident to the affirmance affixed to it by law or by a rule of court. If given by this court, it must be in the exercise of its discretionary

By a rule of this court, when there are no special circumstances, six per cent. interest is allowed upon the amount of the judgment in the court below; under special circumstances,

As a general rule, after property of an insolvent is in custodia legis interest thereafter accruing is not allowed on debts payable out of the fund realized by a sale of the proper

Section 16(b) authorizes the recovery of liquidated damages as compensation for delay in payment of sums due under the Act. Since Congress has seen fit to fix the sums recoverable

compensation for the use or forbearance of money.

The terms "interest on lawyers trust account" and "IOLTA" mean a system in which lawyers place certain client funds in interest-bearing or dividend-bearing acco

the term "interest-only" means that, under the terms of the legal obligation, one or more of the periodic payments may be applied solely to accrued interest and not to lo

In the one, the state rule, except as to contract; no interest without statute in the United States rule; interest in all cases where equitably due unless forbidden by statute. In

Generally, interest is not allowed upon unliquidated damages. But when necessary in order to arrive at fair compensation, the court in the exercise of a sound discretion may includ

A provision in a policy of insurance, which imports that the policy is to be good though the insured have no insurable interest in the subject matter. This constitutes a "wager pol

For purposes of this subsection, the term “interest payment date” means each date on which interest is payable by the issuer under the terms of the bond. / For purposes of this sec

An insurance policy which by its form shows that the assured has a real interest in the thing insured and that it is not a mere wager. See 37 Wis. 503.

The term "interest rate reduction refinancing loan" means a loan described in section 3710(a)(8), 3710(a)(9)(B)(i), 3710(a)(11), 3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)(1) of this titl

It concerns the state that crimes remain not unpunished. Jenk. Cent pp. 30, 31, case 59; Wing. Max. 501.

It concerns the state that persons do not misuse their property. 6 Coke, 36a.

It is in the interest of the state that crimes should not remain unpunished.

It is of interest to the state that no one should make ill use of his own.

It is of interest to the state that men should be protected.

It is of interest to the state that judgments should not be reversed.

It is of interest to the state that men’s last wills be held valid.

It is of interest to the state that prisons should be safe.

It is of interest to the state that peace should be preserved in the kingdom and whatever things are adverse to peace should be prudently declined.

It is of interest to the state that each one should make good use of his property. Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium. It is of interest to the state that there should be an

It concerns the state that [the lives of] men be preserved. 12 Coke, 62.

It concerns the state that things adjudicated be not rescinded. 2 Inst 360. It is matter of public concorn that solemn adjudications of the courts should not be disturbed. See Best

It concerns the state that there be an end of lawsuits. Co. Litt. 303. It is for the general welfare that a period be put to litigation. Broom, Max. 331, 343.

It concerns the sinte that men's last wills be held valld, [or allowed to stand.] Co.. Litt 230b.

It concerns the state that prisons be safe places of confinement. 2 Inst. 589.

It is the concern of the state that every one nses his property properly.

What is obviously meant there is a significantly protectable interest.

The term “interests in real property” includes fee ownership and co-ownership of land or improvements thereon, leaseholds of land or improvements thereon, options to acquire land o

In English probate law. A suit to determine which of several persons is by interest entitled to administer an estate.

See Compound interest .

(Between the jaws of the land.) A term used to describe a roadstead or arm of the sea enclosed between promontories or projecting headlands.

I. In old English law. A a felonious killing.

An interference [is] a proceeding instituted for the purpose of determining the question of priority of invention between two or more parties claiming the same patentable invention

There is but one issue of fact in an interference suit. That issue relates to the dates wherein the interfering matter was respectively invented by the interfering inventors. If th

mere remonstrances or even criticisms of an officer are not usually held to be the equivalent of unlawful interference

§ 8(a)(1) is violated if it is shown that the discharged employee was at the time engaged in a protected activity, that the employer knew it was such, that the basis of the dischar

The term “interfere with” means to restrict a person’s freedom of movement.

prohibits not only intrusive threats and promises but also conduct immediately favorable to employees which is undertaken with the express purpose of impinging upon their freedom o

immunity from non-discriminatory taxation sought by a private person for his property or gains because he is engaged in operations under a government contract or lease cannot be su

"intergovernmental organization" includes international organization (as defined in section 1116(b)(5) of this title); / the term “intergovernmental organization” include

The term "intergovernmental support agreement" means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the Secretary concerned and a State, local, or tribal government

It is an established principle of our constitutional system of dual government that the instrumentalities, means and operations whereby the United States exercises its governmental

Meanwhile; in the meantime.

In the meantime let him be committed.

An order for one’s temporary custody.

The term "interim contact" means the ability of a left-behind parent to communicate with or visit an abducted child during the pendency of an abduction case.

The term “interim controls” means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, re

The term "Interim Council" means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300l–4 of this title. / The term “Interim Council” means the governing body of the

An officer appointed to have the temporary management Of the property of a convict, since the abolition of escheats. 4 Steph. Comm. 462.

In English law. A person appointed by justices of the peace to lake care of the property of a felon convict, until the appointment by the crown of an administrator or administrator

In Scotch law. A judicial officer elected or appointed imder the bankruptcy law to take charge of and pre-

The term “interim franchise” means any franchise— (A) which is entered into on or after June 19, 1978; (B) the term of which, when combined with the terms of all prior interim fran

“interim guidelines” means any interim guidelines developed by the Secretary pursuant to section 544h of this title , and any amendment, revision, or variance;

In this subsection, the term "interim leasing actions" has the meaning given that term by the Administrator of the General Services Administration.

The term “interim maintenance services” means the provision of methadone in a treatment program under the circumstances described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).

the term “interim measure” means any short-term method for the management of sewage sludge or industrial waste, which— (A) is used before implementation of an alternative system; a

One appointed t6 fill a temporary vacancy,

A temporary court order, e. g., Preliminary injunction, which see.

A receipt for money paid on account of a bond or other instrument to be delivered on full payment.

The term “Interim Tribal Council” means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300n–5 of this title.

The term “interior furnishing” means any type of furnishing made in whole or in part of fabric or related material and intended for use or which may reasonably be expected to be us

The term “interior West” means the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

The term “interjurisdictional fishery resource” means— (A) a fishery resource for which a fishery occurs in waters under the jurisdiction of one or more States and the exclusive ec

In old practice. To link together, or interchangeably. Writs were called "interlaqueata" where several were issued against several parties residing in different counties, each part

The term “interLATA service” means telecommunications between a point located in a local access and transport area and a point located outside such area.