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ALTERNATIVE

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One or the other of two things; giving an option or choice; allowing a choice between two or more things or acts to be done. Alternative contract. A contract whose terms allow of performance by the doing of either one of several acts at the election of the party from whom performance is due. Crane v. Peer, 43 N/J. Bq. 553, 4 Atl. 72. Alternative obligation. An obligation … [Read more...]

ALNAGER, OR ULNAGER

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A sworn officer of the king whose duty it was to look to the assise of woolen cloth made throughout the land, and to the putting on the seals for that purpose ordained, for which he collected a duty called "alnage." Cowell; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...]

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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Also known as ADR, it is a method where legal disputes may be heard and decided privately and not via litigation in a court of law, usually in two forms: (i) mediation; and (ii) arbitration. These private forums for settling disputes are usually more expeditious and less costly than courtroom litigation. … [Read more...]

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