Law Dictionary

A possessor in good faith is bound for only so much as has come to him.

Goods and chattels; movable property of every description. See 16 Mees. & W. 68. BONA FELONUM (Lat.) In English law. Goods of felons; the goods of one convicted of felony. 5 Coke,

Hoods of felons.

In good faith.

The term “bona fide association” means, with respect to health insurance coverage offered in a State, an association which— (A) has been actively in existence for at least 5 years;

The change of citizenship, even for the purpose of bringing a suit in the federal court, must be with the bona fide intention of becoming a citizen of the State to which the party

We know of no law which avoids a deed, where a valuable (by which, to a general intent must also be understood adequate) consideration is paid, and the change of property be bona f

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “bona fide discount points” means loan discount points which are knowingly paid by the consumer for the purpose of reducing, and which in fa

For purposes of clause (i), the term “bona fide emergency services” means services provided in a hospital emergency room after the sudden onset of a medical condition manifesting i

the parties in good faith and acting with a business purpose intended to join together in the present conduct of the enterprise — determined by considering all the facts: the agree

a bona fide holder of a negotiable instrument, for a valuable consideration, without notice of the facts which impeach its validity between the antecedent parties, if he takes it u

a bona fide holder of a negotiable instrument, for a valuable consideration, without any notice of facts which impeach its validity, as between the antecedent parties, if he takes

In the civil law. Of good faith; in goud faith. This is a more frequent form than bone fide.

A possessor in good faith. One who believes that no other person has a better right to the possession than himself. Mackeld. Rom. Law, § 243, Bong fidei possessor in id tantum quod

What constitutes bona fide medical practice must be determined upon consideration of evidence and attending circumstances.

The expression, 'in bona fide operation', suggests absence of evasion, excludes the idea that mere ability to serve as a common carrier is enough, includes actual rather than poten

By good faith a possessor makes the fruits consumed his own. Tray. Lat Max. 57.

A possessor by good faith makes fruits consumed his own. See 5 L. Ed. (U. S.) 547.

The term “bona fide prospective purchaser” means, with respect to a facility— (i) a person who— (I) acquires ownership of the facility after January 11, 2002; and (II) establishes

For purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I), the term “bona fide provider-related donation” means a provider-related donation that has no direct or indirect relationship (as determined

Bona fide purchase is an affirmative defense.

a bona fide purchaser, for a valuable consideration, without notice, has enhanced the value of the property by permanent expenditures, and has been subsequently evicted by the true

See Purchaser eor Value without Notice.

in all cases where a purchaser cannot make out a title, but by deed which leads to another fact, notice of which a purchaser shall be presumed cognisant; for it is crassa negligent

The rules respecting a purchaser without notice, are framed for the protection of him who purchases a legal estate and pays the purchase-money, without knowledge of an outstanding

The term “bona fide research” means scientific research on marine mammals, the results of which— (A) likely would be accepted for publication in a referred scientific journal; (B)

For purposes of this subpart, section 865(g)(3), section 876, section 881(b), paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 901(b), section 957(c), section 3401(a)(8)(C), and section 7654(a),

Good faith, honesty, as distinguished from mala fides, bad faith. Bona fide, in good faith. BONA FIDES EXIGIT UT QUOD CONvenit flat. Good faith demands that what is agreed upon sha

The term “bona fide service fee” means a fee that is reflective of the fair market value (as specified by the Secretary, through notice and comment rulemaking) for a bona fide, ite

Good faith requires that what has been agreed upon shall be done.

UT BIS Idem exigatur. Good faith does not allow us to demand twice the payment of the same thing. Dig. 50. 17. 57.

Good faith does not allow us to demand twice the payment of the same thing. Dig. 50, 17, 57; Broom, Max. 338, note; Perine v. Dunn, 4 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 143.

Good faith does not suffer one to exact his price twice for the same thing. See 4 Johns. Ch. (N. T.) 143.

Forfeited goods. 1 Bl. Comm. 299. BONA FUGITIVORUM (Lat.) In English law. Goods of fugitives; the proper goods of him who flies for felony. 5 Coke, 109b.

Goods forfeited.

Goods of fugitives.

Good behavior.

Voluntarily; by mutual consent. Used of a divorce obtained by the agreement of both parties.

Immovable property.

Good memory. Used chiefly in respect to testamentary capacity. Abbott.

In civil law. Movables. Those things which move themselves or can be transported from one place to another; which are not intended to make a permanent part of a farm, heritage, or

In mining parlance, the widening out of a vein of silver, suddenly, and extraordinarily; hence any sudden, unexpected prosperily in mining. Webster,

Chattels or goods of sufficient value to be accounted for. Where a decedent leaves goods of sufficient amount (bona notabilia) in different dioceses, administration is granted by t

Goods of outlaws; goods belonging to persons outlawed.

In the civil law. The separate property of a married woman other than that which is included in her dowry; more particularly, her clothing, jewels, and ornaments. Whi-ton v. Snyder

In Scotch law. An assize or jury of countrymen or good neighbors. Bell, Diet.

Perishable goods. perishable goods, such as fattened cattle, grain, fruit, or any other article which may be worse for keeping. Bac. Abr. "Executors;" 1 Rolle, Abr. 910; 5 Coke, 9;

Neither honesty nor law requires the performance of impossibilities. See 23 L. R. A. (N. S.) 1.

In English law. Goods of outlaws. Hale, Anal. § VIII.

At common law, abandoned personal property was not the subject of escheat, but was subject only to the right of appropriation by the sovereign as bona vacantia.

Goods waived or thrown away by a thief in his fright for fear of being apprehended. Such goods belong to the sovereign. 1 Bl. Comm. 296. BONAE FIDEI (Lat.j In good faith.

bonch, fr. and I. Jr. Mouth; an allowance of provision. V. II port, etc.; i Ve gist, etc.

The term “bond” means any bond, debenture, note, certificate, or other evidence of indebtedness. / The term “bond” means a bond, debenture, note, or certificate or other evidence o

To give bond, as for duties on goods; to secure payment of du-

pi. bondi, I. I. In old Scots law. A bondman; a slave; a villein.

A boundary.

Is a term which has not obsynonym with "slavery,'' or as applicable to any kind of personal servitude which is involuntary in its continuation.

I. I. In old Scots law. Bondage; villeinage; slavery or servitude.

(Scotch) A mortgage of realty.

A species of security, consisting of a band conditioned for the repayment of a loan of money, and a mortgage of realty to secure the performance of the stipulations of the band. Me

The term "Bond Claim" means, as it relates to a Bond— (A) right to payment, whether or not such right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent,

A creditor whose debt is secured by a bond.

These are the subscribing witnesses to the bond, and certainly a jury believing them could not have avoided declaring, by their verdict, that the bond was delivered on condition. T

Both commissions and discount are factors in arriving at the actual amount of interest paid for the use of capital procured by a bond issue. The difference between the capital real

Debt secured by bond issues.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “bonded premises” means a bonded wine cellar or the bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant.

no store could be constituted such a warehouse unless it was a first-class fire-proof store, according to the classification of insurance offices, and was first proved to be such t

The term "bonded wine cellar" means any premises described in subsection (a), including any such premises established by a taxpayer described in section 5551(d).

An agreement to make title in the future. National, etc., Co. V. Three States, etc., Co. 217 111. 122; Langlois V. Stewart, 156 111. 612.

See Bond.

the obligation of the bond was one of guaranty and not indemnity, and could be fulfilled only by the erection of the buildings or payment of the penalty in case of default.

a bond for indemnity securing the payment of the internal revenue taxes, interest, penalties, and liabilities accruing to the United States by reason of the breach

Bond premium' in § 125 means any extra payment, regardless of the reason therefor, in accordance with the firmly established principle of tax law that the ordinary meaning of terms

if it appears that the bonds issued show by their recitals that the power was exercised in the manner required by the legislature, and that the bonds were issued in conformity with

bonds... are nevertheless in their essence only evidences of debt... their destruction physically will not destroy the debt which they represent. They are representative, and not t

A surety on a bond.

Bonds with coupons, payable to bearer, are negotiable securities, and pass by delivery, and, in fact, have all the qualities and incidents of commercial paper.

In English law. Copyholders and customary tenants are sometimes 60 called. 2 Bl. Comm. 148.

The term “bone marrow” means the cells found in adult bone marrow and peripheral blood.

The term “bone mass measurement” means a radiologic or radioisotopic procedure or other procedure approved by the Food and Drug Administration performed on a qualified individual (

In Old English law. Good men. BONI HOMINES (Law Lat.) In old European law. Good men; a name given, In early European jurisprudence, to the tenants of the lord, who judged each othe

In the civil law. Of gopd faith; in good faith. This is a more frequent form than bona fide. —Bonæ fidei contracts. In civil and Scotch law. Those contracts in which equity may int

In civil and Scotch law. Those contracts in which equity may interpose to correct inequalities, and to adjust nil matters according to the plain intention of the parties. 1 Karnes,

A purchaser in good faith. One who either was ignorant that the thing he bought belonged to another or supposed that the seller had a right to sell it. Dig. 50, 16, 109. See Id. 6,

A possessor in good faith. One who believes that no other person has a batter right to the possession than himself. Mackeld. Bom. Law, § 243.

A possessor in good faith is only liable for that which he himself has obtained. 2 Inst 285.

A memorandum of a sale of goods by a broker, executed by the broker in his own name as the agent of the seller, and given to the buyer, — a memorandum which, with a corresponding s

Good and lawful men.

The remission of a tax, particularly on goods intended for export, being a special advantage extended by government in aid of trade and manufactures, and having the same effect as

Good men.

It is the part of a good judge to enlarge (or use liberally) his remedial authority or jurisdiction. Ch. Prec. 329; 1 Wile, 284.

A good judge should dignify his jurisdiction. See 68 L. R. A. 956.

It is the duty of a good judge to enlarge or extend justice. 1 Burr. 304.

A good judge should dissipate the causes of litigation.

It is the duty of a good judge to cause judgment to be executed without delay. Co. Litt. 289.

A good judge should order the execution of a judgment without delay.

ne lis ex lite oritur, et interest reipublicae ut sint fines litium. It is the duty of a good judge to prevent litigations, that suit may not grow out of suit, and it concerns the

A good judge should end litigation lest suit grow out of suit, and it is of interest to the state that litigation should end.

It is the duty of a good judge to prevent litigations, that suit may not grow out of suit, and it concerns the welfare of a state that an end be put to litigation. 4 Coke, 15b; 5 C

In the civil law. To make a transfer or surrender of property, as a debtor did to his creditors. Cod. 7, 7L