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Matter of record






Matter of record

Those facts which may be proved by the production of a record. It differs from matter in deed, which consists of facts which may be proved by specialty.

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Record
1) Evidence. A written memorial made by a public officer authorized by law to perform that function, and intended to serve as evidence of something written, said, or done. 2) To record. The act of making a record.

Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.

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.

Specialty
Contracts. A writing sealed aud delivered, containing some agreement. In a more confined meaning, it signifies a writing sealed and delivered, which is given as a security for the payment of a debt, in which such debt is particularly specified.



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Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.

Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.

Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.

Matter of fact
Pleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it.

Matter of law
Pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury.

Matter, impertinent
Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet.

Matter, scandalous
Equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous.



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Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.

Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.

Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.

Matter of fact
Pleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it.

Matter of law
Pleading. That which goes in avoidance of a declaration or other pleading, on the ground that the law does not authorize them. It does not deny the matter or fact contained in such pleading, but admitting them avoids them. Matter of law, is that which is referred to the decision of the court; matter of fact that which is submitted to the jury.

Matter of record

Matter, impertinent
Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet.

Matter, scandalous
Equity pleading. A false and malicious statement of facts, not relevant to the cause. But nothing which is positively relevant, however harsh or gross the charge may be, can be considered scandalous.

Maturity
The time when a bill or note becomes due. In order to bind the endorsers such note or bill must be protested, when not paid, on the last day of grace.

Maxim
An established principle or proposition. A principle of law universally admitted, as being just and consonant With reason.

May
To be permited; to be at liberty; to have the power.

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