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Lying in grant
Lying in grantIncorporeal rights and things which cannot be transferred by livery of possession, but which exist only in idea, in contemplation of law, are said to lie in grant, and pass by the mere delivery of the deed. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Incorporeal Not consisting of matter. Things By this word is understood every object, except man, which may become an active subject of right. Code du Canton de Berne, art. 332. In this sense it is opposed, in the language of the law, to the word persons. Livery English law. 1) The delivery of possession of lands to those tenants who hold of the king in capite, or knight's service. 2) Livery was also the name of a writ which lay for the heir of age, to obtain the possession of seisin of his lands at the king's hands. 3) It signifies, in the third place, the clothes given by a nobleman or gentleman to his servant. Possession International law. By possession is meant a country which is held by no other title than mere conquest. Law A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system. Said Before mentioned. Grant Conveyancing, concessio. Technically speaking, grants are applicable to the conveyance of incorporeal rights, though in the largest sense, the term comprehends everything that is granted or passed from one to another, and is applied to every species of property. Grant is one of the usual words in a feoffment, and differs but little except in the subject-matter; for the operative words used in grants are dedi et concessi, "have given and granted." Pass 1) In the slave states this word signifies a certificate given by the master or mistress to a slave, in which it is stated that he is permitted to leave his home, with the authority of his master or mistress. The paper on which-such certificate is written is also called a pass. 2) practice. To be given, or entered; to proceed; as, let the judgment pass for the plaintiff. Mere This is the French word for mother. It is frequently used as, in ventre sa mere, which signifies; a child unborn, or in the womb. Deed Only in relatively rare circumstances is a deed required to complete a transaction. In a commercial situation the most common use is where a variation or concession is made without the other party giving anything in return. A deed is enforceable regardless of the legal requirements for contracts such as the need for consideration. Where a deed is necessary, there are special requirements for a company wishing to enter into such an arrangement which may either involve use of the company or the signature of two directors or a director and a company secretary. SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Lying in wait "Being in ambush for the purpose of murdering another. Lying in wait is evidence of deliberation and intention. PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Luggage Such things as are carried by a traveller, generally for his personal accommodation; baggage. In England this word is generally used in the same sense that baggage is used in the United States. Lump-sum alimony A spousal support that is ordered to be paid in a fixed amount. the completion of the payment may be made in installments. (see spousal support section). Lunacy Medical jur. A disease of the mind, which is differently defined as it applies to a class of disorders, or only to one species of them. As a general term it includes all the varieties of mental, disorders, not fatuous. Lunar That which belongs to the moon; relating to the moon as a lunar month. Lunatic Persons. One who has had an understanding, but who, by disease, grief, or other accident, has lost the use of his reason. A lunatic is properly one who has had lucid intervals, sometimes enjoying his senses, and sometimes not. Lying in grant Lying in wait "Being in ambush for the purpose of murdering another. Lying in wait is evidence of deliberation and intention. Lynch law The action of private individuals, organized bodies of men, or disorderly mobs, who, without legal authority, punish by hanging, or otherwise, real or suspected criminals, without trial according to the forms of law. American lexicographers refer to the origin of the term to the practice, in the seventeenth century, of a Virginia farmer named Lynch. Lynch-law A common phrase used to express the vengeance of a mob, inflicting an injury, and committing an outrage upon a person suspected of some offence. In England this is called Lidford Law. We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Lying in grant. If you have a better definition for Lying in grant than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Lying in grant may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Lying in grant and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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