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It is well understood at the present day, with respect to such articles, that underwriters are free from all partial losses of every kind, which do not arise from a contribution to

If the property arrive at the port of discharge, reduced in quantity or value, to any amount, the loss cannot be said to be total in reality, and the insured cannot treat it as a t

A memorandum-check is in the ordinary form of a bank-check, with the word 'memorandum' written across its face, and is not intended for immediate presentation, but simply as eviden

See Check.

In the case of memorandum articles, the exception of particular average excludes a constructive total loss; and, of course, the principle which allows an abandonment where the loss

A document alleging error in fact, accompanied by an affidavit of such matter of fact. 15 & 16 VlcL c. 76, s. 168.

A note or memorandum in writing of the agreement, therefore, is sufficient, and there is no question that in order to obtain a specific performance in equity, the note in writing m

Forwas not new or not useful, the whole patent was bad, and the same rule applied when a material part of a patent for a single invention had either of those defects. To remedy thi

A document by the registration of which a company is formed under the English companies act of 1862.

the memorandum of sale or delivery to be taxed under the statute is not every note or entry made in Florida recording a transaction elsewhere. It is the kind of note or entry exact

The term “Memorandum of Understanding” means the Memorandum of Understanding #ID–237, dated May 1985, between the State of Idaho Military Division and the Bureau of Land Management

A name sometimes applied to that form of conditional sale in which the goods are placed in the possession of the purchaser subject to his approval, the title remaining in the selle

I., memorie,/r. Memory; mind; understanding. Time of memory, memory of man (v. Legal memory): extends back to the reign of Richard I.

The term “Memorial” means the Oklahoma City National Memorial designated under section 450ss–2(a) of this title .

May 30th.

From time of which memory to the contrary does not exist. A verbis legis non est recedandum., From the words of the liw there must be no departure. 5 Coke, 119; Wing. Max. 25. A co

From memory.

No action will lie for pirating a play by means of memorization alone; 5 Term 245; see 14 Am. L. Reg. N. S. 207, where the subject is discussed in a note by Mr. J. A. Morgan.

Understanding; a capacity to make contracts, a will, or to commit a crime, so far as intention is necessary. Memory is sometimes employed to express the capacity of the understandi

TIME OF. According to the English common law, which has been altered by 2 & 3 Wm. IV. c. 71, the time of memory commenced from the reign of Richard I., A. D. 1189. 2 Bl. Comm. 31.

A threat; a declaration of an intention to cause evil to happen to another. When menaces to do an injury to another have been made, the party making inconvenience or loss, the inju

In French law. The utensils and articles of ornament usual in a dwelling-house. Brown.

I. In old English law. Falsehbod statement made with intent to deceive.

In old Scotch law. A stock-horn; a horn made of wood, "with circles and girds of the same." Skene.

This term is applied to servants who live under their master's roof. See St. 2 Hen. IV. c. 21. MENS (Lat.) Mind.

"See Straw Men.'"

The term “Menominee Restoration Committee” means that committee of nine Menominee Indians who shall be elected pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section 903b of this title.

Mind.

A table'; board. See Divorce a mensa et thoro .

See "Divorce."

Parsonages or spiritual livings united to the tables of religious houses, and called "inensal benefices" amongst the canonists. Cowell.

Cat In the civll and old English law. A month. Mensis vetitus, the prohibited month; fence-month, (q. v.)

The mind of the law; that is, the purpose, spirit, or intention of a law or the law generally.

The intent of the legislators. MENS REA (Lat.) A guilty mind. MENS TESTATORIS IN TESTAMENTIS spectanda est. In wills, the intention ot the testator is to be regarded. Jenk. Cent. C

In the civil law. A surveyor.

mens rea, to signify an evil purpose or mental culpability

In wills, the intention of the testator is to be regarded.

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "menstrual care product" means a tampon, pad, liner, cup, sponge, or similar product used by individuals with respect to menstrua

In the civil law. A money changer.

A measure.

The measure or standard of our Lord the king.

"The measure of our lord the king." The standard of weights and measures, established under King Richard I., 1197. 1 Bl. Comm. 275.

Relating to or existing in the mind; intellectual, emotional or psychic, as distinguished from bodily or physical. —Mental alienation. A phrase sometimes used to describe insanity,

The term “mental abnormality” means a congenital or acquired condition of a person that affects the emotional or volitional capacity of the person in a manner that predisposes that

A phrase sometimes used to describe insanity, (q. v.)

Mere mental pain and anxiety are too vague for legal redress where no injury is done to person, property, health, or reputation.

Such a measure of intelligence understanding, memory, and judgment (relative to the particular transaction) as will enable the person to understand the nature and effects of his ac

For purposes of determining whether a prisoner may withdraw a certiorari petition, mental competence means 'capacity to appreciate his position and make a rational choice with resp

As applied to the qualification of a juror, this term must be understood to embrace either such gross ignorance or imbecility as practically disqualifies any person from performing

any organic, mental, or emotional impairment which has substantial adverse effects on an individual's cognitive or volitional functions.

The term "mental health agency" means an agency of a State or local government or its contracted agency that is responsible for mental health services or co-occurring men

The term “mental health benefits” means benefits with respect to services for mental health conditions, as defined under the terms of the plan and in accordance with applicable Fed

In this section, the term “mental health care outpatient visit” means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental heal

The term "mental health counselor" means an individual who— (A) possesses a master's or doctor's degree which qualifies for licensure or certification as a mental health

The term "mental health counselor services" means services furnished by a mental health counselor (as defined in paragraph (4)) for the diagnosis and treatment of mental

The term "mental health court" means a judicial program that meets the requirements of subchapter XXI of this chapter. / The term “mental health court” means a judicial p

The terms "mental illness" and "mental health disorder" mean a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder— (A) of sufficient duration to meet diagnos

The term "mental health evaluation" means a psychiatric examination or evaluation, a psychological examination or evaluation, an examination for psychiatric or psychologi

The term "mental health professional" means a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, a person with a doctorate in clinical social work, or a psychiatric clinical nurse sp

The term “mental health service professional” means an individual with a graduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in psychiatry, psycholog

mental disease to such extent that a person so afflicted requires care and treatment for his own welfare, or the welfare of others, or of the community.

Childishness; dotage; approaching a condition of one non compos mentis. See 1 Bland’s Ch. (Md.) 370, 17 Am. Dec. 311.

Lack of sufficient mind and memory on the part of a grantor or testator to comprehend the nature and character of the transaction in which he was engaged. 230 111. 586; 93 111. 516

the term “mental injury” means harm to a child's psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive be

the term "mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis"— (A) means a situation in which the behavior of a person— (i) puts the person at risk of hurting himself or hers

it was not the function of the court to probe the mental processes of the Secretary... Just as a judge cannot be subjected to such a scrutiny, so the integrity of the administrativ

A silent exception to the general words of a promise or agreement not expressed, on account of a general understanding on the subject. But the word has been applied to an exception

A mental emotion arising from a physical injury; any mental anguish cannected with bodily injury. Braun v. Craven, 175 111. 408; Tomasi V. Donk Bros. Coal Co., 257 111. 75. MENTIR'

To lie; to falsify.

I. To lie; to assert a falsehood. Mentiri ire: to lie is to go against the mind.

pleading. which the defendant who his landlord in debt for lease, but by deed indented, he denies his landlord’s premises, that he has no the tenements. 2 Lill. Ab. Vin. Ab. 184; 1

The term “mentor” means an individual described in section 657e(c)(2) of this title . / The term “mentor” means a for-profit business concern, of any size, that— (A) has the abilit

The term “mentor firm” means a for-profit business concern that is not a small business concern that— (A) has the ability to assist and commits to assisting a protégé to compete

The term “mentoring” means a program in which an adult works with a child or youth on a 1-to-1 basis, establishing a supportive relationship, providing academic assistance, and int

The term “Mentoring Network” means an association, organization, coalition, or other entity (including an individual) that meets the requirements of section 657e(c) of this title .

The term “mentoring services” means those services and activities that support a structured, managed program of mentoring, including the management by trained personnel of outreach

The term “mentor-protege program” means a program that pairs a mentor with a protege for the purpose of assisting the protege to compete for Federal prime contracts and subcontract

The term “mentor teacher” means an elementary or secondary school classroom teacher who assists with the training of students participating in a field-based course. / For purposes

A house or roum of strength, in cathedrals, collegiate churches, castles, colleges, public buildings, ete., purposely made for keeping deeds, charters, writings, etc. 3% Inst. 170.

The act of lying; a falsehood.

An oath; as, qut dtcunt supra sacramentum suum.

In this clause, the term “menu” or “menu board” means the primary writing of the restaurant or other similar retail food establishment from which a consumer makes an order selectio

In this clause, the term “menu” or “menu board” means the primary writing of the restaurant or other similar retail food establishment from which a consumer makes an order selectio

The term "MEP Advisory Board" means the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board established under subsection (n).2

In old records. Timbers; wood for building.

Midnight.

An exception or plea of money not paid; a defense which might be set up by a party who was sued on a promise to repay money which he had never received. Inst. 4, 18, 2.

Lat. An exception or plea of money not paid; a defence allowed a party where he was sued on a promise to repay money that he had never received. InsL 4. 13. 2. See Pecunia non nume

Merchantable; to be sold or bought.

Merchandisa, Mereandisia. _ L. Lat. In old English law. Merchandise; all goods and wares exposed to sale in fairs or markets. Brae, fol. 67.

A foreign trader

Mercantile' is defined 'as having to do with trade or commerce; of or pertaining to merchants, or the traffic carried on by merchants' (Century dictionary). To be principally engag

Establishments which make a business of collecting information relating to the credit, character, responsibility, and reputation of merchants, for the purpose of furnishing the inf

See Commercial Agency; Privileged Communications; Libel.

In mercantile contracts, evidence is admissible to prove that the words in which the particular contract is expressed, in the particular trade to which the contract refers, are use

That branch of law_ which defines and enforces the rights, duties, and liabilities arising out of mercantile transactions and relations. See "Law Merchant,"

The statutes 19 & 20 Viet. cc. 60 and 97, passed mainly for the purpose of assimilating the mercantile law of England, Scotland, and Ireland. MERCATUM (Lat). A market. Du Cange. A

Commercial paper (q. V.)

One formed for trading purposes.