In ecclesiastical law. Offerings made on the altar; all profits which accrue to the priest by means of the altar. Ayliffe, Parerg. 61. … [Read more...] about ALTARAGE
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ALTO ET BASSO
High and low. This phrase is applied to an agreement made between two contending parties to submit all matters in dispute, alto et basso, to arbitration. OowelL … [Read more...] about ALTO ET BASSO
ALTER
To change. Alterations are made either in the contract itself, or in the instrument which is evidence of it. The contract may at any time be altered with the consent of the parties, and the alteration may be either in writing or not in writing. 2. It is a general rule that the terms of a contract under seal, cannot be changed by a parol agreement. Law Dictionary - Alternative … [Read more...] about ALTER
ALTUM MARE
Latin: In old English law. The high sea, or seas. Co. Litt 260&. The deep sea. Super altum mare, on the high seas. Hob. 2120. … [Read more...] about ALTUM MARE
ALTER EGO
Usually referring to a company set up for no purpose except to act as a cover or shield against liability to third parties and which is merely a puppet of the person or party protected. Such a corporation or company is defeated when a party pierces the corporate veil and exposes the alter ego company as a sham. … [Read more...] about ALTER EGO