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ASPORTATION

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The removal of things from one place to another. The carrying away of goods; one of the circumstances requisite to constitute the offense of larceny. … [Read more...]

AS AGAINST; AS BETWEEN

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These words contrast the relative position of two persons, with a tacit reference to a different relationship between one of them and a third person. For instance, the temporary bailee of a chattel is entitled to it as Between himself and a stranger, or as against a stranger; reference being made by this form of words to the rights of the bailor. Wharton. … [Read more...]

ASPORTAVIT

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He carried away. Sometimes used as a noun to denote a carrying away. An "asportavit of personal chattels." 2 H. Bl. 4. … [Read more...]

AS IS

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When a product is sold in the exact condition it is in at present, without warranties or guarantees. … [Read more...]

ARTICULATED PLEADING

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A pleading which sets forth in separate clauses each issue in the case, such as a complaint that specifies each cause of action in detail. … [Read more...]

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