Scotch law. An action competent to a husband or Wife to compel either party to adhere in case of desertion. … [Read more...] about ACTION OF ADHERENCE
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ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE
An action that is the result of negligence as opposed to a passive inaction or failure to act which is the cause of negligence. … [Read more...] about ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE
ACTUAL POSSESSION
A term that is used where a person occupies the property that he possess, the actual possession of the property. … [Read more...] about ACTUAL POSSESSION
AD ALLIUD EXAMEN
To another tribunal; belonging to another court, cognizance, or jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about AD ALLIUD EXAMEN
ACTION OF BOOK DEBT
A form of action for the recovery of claims, such as are usually evidenced by a book account; this action is principally used in Vermont and Connecticut. … [Read more...] about ACTION OF BOOK DEBT