Notes indorsed by another person than the maker, for additional security. … [Read more...] about APPROVED INDORSED NOTES
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APPORTIONMENT
The division, partition, or distribution of a subject matter in proportionate parts. Co. Litt. 147; 1 Swanst 37, n.; 1 Story, Eq. Jur. 475a. Of contracts. The allowance, in case of a severable contract, partially performed, of a part of the entire consideration proportioned to the degree in which the contract was carried out. Of rent. The allotment of their shares in a rent to … [Read more...] about APPORTIONMENT
APPREHENSION
In practice. The seizure, taking, or arrest of a person on a criminal charge. The term "apprehension" is applied exclusively to criminal cases, and "arrest" to both criminal and civil cases. Cummings v. Clinton County, 181 Mo. 162, 79 S. W. 1127; Ralls County v. Stephens, 104 Mo. App. 115, 78 S. W. 291; Hogan v. Stoph let, 179 111. 150, 53 N. E. 604, 44 L. R. A. 809. In the … [Read more...] about APPREHENSION
APPROVEMENT
By the common law, approvement is said to be a species of confession, and incident to the arraignment of a prisoner indicted for treason or felony, who confesses the fact before plea pleaded, and appeals or accuses others, his accomplices in the same crime, in order to obtain his own pardon. In this case he is called an "approver," or "prover," "probator," and the party … [Read more...] about APPROVEMENT
APPORTS EN NATURE
In French law. That which a partner brings into the partnership other than cash; for instance, securities, realty or personalty, cattle, stock, or even his personal ability and knowledge. Argl. Fr. Merc. Law, 545. … [Read more...] about APPORTS EN NATURE