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Due-bill
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Due-billAn acknowledgment of a debt, in writing, is so called.
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Acknowledgment
A formal declaration before an authorized official by the person who executed an instrument that it is his free act and deed; the certificate of the official on such instrument attesting that it was so acknowledged.
Debt
Whatever one owes. A sum of money due by certain and express agreement.
Writing
The act of forming by the hand letters or characters of a particular kind on paper or other suitable substance, and artfully putting them together so as to co nvey ideas. It differs from printing, which is the formation of words on paper or other proper substance by means of a stamp. Sometimes by writing ii understood printing, and sometimes printing and writing mixed.
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Ducroire
This is a French word, which has the same meaning as the Italian phrase del credere. A del credere commission is one under which the agent, in consideration of an additional premium, engages to insure to his principal not only the solvency of the debtor, but the punctual discharge of the debt; and he is liable, in the first instance, without any demand from the debtor.
Due
What ought to be paid; what may be demanded.
Due diligence
The process by which a purchaser of or an investor in a company or business investigates the records of the target to support its value and find out whether there are "skeletons in the cupboard". Professional reports from accountants and solicitors may be included. The due diligence process is covered by confidentiality undertakings and supported by warranties.
Due process
A fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters, both criminal and civil, especially in the courts. Basic legal procedures set by statute and court practice, which must be followed for each individual so that no prejudicial or unequal treatment will result. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that the government cannot take away a person's basic rights to life, liberty or property, without due process of law. Due process is frequently utilized to control a choice of jurisdiction.
Due process of law
The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice, assistance of counsel, and the rights to remain silent, to a speedy and public trial, to an impartial jury, and to confront and secure witnesses.
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Duelling
Criminal law. The fighting of two persons, one against the other, at an appointed time and place, upon a precedent quarrel.
Duke
The title given to those who are in the highest rank of nobility in England.
Dum casta
Latin: for so long as she remains chaste. Separation agreements years ago used to contain dum casta clauses which said that if the women were to start another relationship, she forfeited her entitlement to maintenance.
Dum fuit infra aetatem
The name of a writ which lies when an infant has made a feoffment in fee of his lands, or for life, of a gift in tail.
Dum non fuit compos mentis
English law. The name of a writ, which the heirs of a person who was non compos mentis, and who aliened his lands, might have sued out, to restore him to his rights.
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Acknowledgment
A formal declaration before an authorized official by the person who executed an instrument that it is his free act and deed; the certificate of the official on such instrument attesting that it was so acknowledged.
Debt
Whatever one owes. A sum of money due by certain and express agreement.
Writing
The act of forming by the hand letters or characters of a particular kind on paper or other suitable substance, and artfully putting them together so as to co nvey ideas. It differs from printing, which is the formation of words on paper or other proper substance by means of a stamp. Sometimes by writing ii understood printing, and sometimes printing and writing mixed.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
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Ducroire
This is a French word, which has the same meaning as the Italian phrase del credere. A del credere commission is one under which the agent, in consideration of an additional premium, engages to insure to his principal not only the solvency of the debtor, but the punctual discharge of the debt; and he is liable, in the first instance, without any demand from the debtor.
Due
What ought to be paid; what may be demanded.
Due diligence
The process by which a purchaser of or an investor in a company or business investigates the records of the target to support its value and find out whether there are "skeletons in the cupboard". Professional reports from accountants and solicitors may be included. The due diligence process is covered by confidentiality undertakings and supported by warranties.
Due process
A fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters, both criminal and civil, especially in the courts. Basic legal procedures set by statute and court practice, which must be followed for each individual so that no prejudicial or unequal treatment will result. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that the government cannot take away a person's basic rights to life, liberty or property, without due process of law. Due process is frequently utilized to control a choice of jurisdiction.
Due process of law
The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice, assistance of counsel, and the rights to remain silent, to a speedy and public trial, to an impartial jury, and to confront and secure witnesses.
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Duelling
Criminal law. The fighting of two persons, one against the other, at an appointed time and place, upon a precedent quarrel.
Duke
The title given to those who are in the highest rank of nobility in England.
Dum casta
Latin: for so long as she remains chaste. Separation agreements years ago used to contain dum casta clauses which said that if the women were to start another relationship, she forfeited her entitlement to maintenance.
Dum fuit infra aetatem
The name of a writ which lies when an infant has made a feoffment in fee of his lands, or for life, of a gift in tail.
Dum non fuit compos mentis
English law. The name of a writ, which the heirs of a person who was non compos mentis, and who aliened his lands, might have sued out, to restore him to his rights.
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