v. To grant, concede, adjudge to. Thus, a jury awards damages; the court awards an injunction. Starkey v. Minneapolis, 19 Minn. 206 (Gil. 166). n. The decision or determination rendered by arbitrators or commissioners, or other private or extrajudicial deciders, upon a controversy submitted to them; also the writing or document embodying such decision. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about AWARD
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AWAY-GOING CROP
A crop sown before the expiration of a tenancy, which cannot ripen until after its expiration, to which, however, the tenant is entitled. Broom, Max. 412. … [Read more...] about AWAY-GOING CROP
AWM
In old English statutes. A measure of wine, or vessel containing forty gallons. … [Read more...] about AWM
AWM OR AUME
An ancient measure, used in measuring Rhenish wines it contained forty gallons. AYANT CAUSE. French law. This term, which is used in Louisiana, signifies one to whom a right has been assigned, either by will, gift, sale, exchange, or the like. An assignee. An ayant cause differs from an heir who acquires the right by inheritance. 8 Toull. n. 245. … [Read more...] about AWM OR AUME
AXIOM
In logic. A self evident truth; an indisputable truth. … [Read more...] about AXIOM