(Without rendering anything therefrom.) A grant from the crown reserving no rent. 2 Rolle, Abr. 502. … [Read more...] about ABSQUE ALIQUO INDE BEDENDO
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ABUSE OF POWER
A misuse of power by someone in a position of authority who can use the leverage they have to oppress persons in an inferior position or to induce them to commit a wrongful act. … [Read more...] about ABUSE OF POWER
ABSENTEE OWNER
See absentee landlord … [Read more...] about ABSENTEE OWNER
ABSQUE CONSIDERATIONS CURIAE
In old practice. Without the consideration of the court; without judgment Fleta, lib. 2, c. 47, … [Read more...] about ABSQUE CONSIDERATIONS CURIAE
ABUSE OF PROCESS
When a party uses the legal process inappropriately in order to inconvenience or harass another party other than for a bona fide settlement to dispute a claim. For example, one party may know it has no legal theory to win a dispute against a competitor. However, it will bring a claim to court in the hope of using its greater capital position to litigate the competitor into … [Read more...] about ABUSE OF PROCESS