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BUTT

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A measure of liquid capacity, … [Read more...]

BURDEN OP PROOF

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(Latin: onus pro tandi.) In the law of evidence. The necessity or duty of affirmatively proving a fact or facts in dispute on an issue raised between the parties in a cause. Willett v. Rich, 142 Mass. 356, 7 N. B. 776, 56 Am. Rep. 684; Wilder v. Cowles, 100 Mass. 490; People v. McCann, 16 N. Y. 58, 69 Am. Dec. 642. The term "burden of proof" is not to be confused with "prima … [Read more...]

BURLAWS

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In Scotch law. Laws made by neighbors elected by common consent in the burlaw courts. Skene. Burlaw courts. Courts consisting of neighbors selected by common consent to act as judges in determining disputes between neighbor and neighbor. … [Read more...]

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