In equity pleading. A bill for the discovery of facts resting in the knowledge of the defendant or of deeds or writings or other things in his custody orpower; but seeking no relief in consequence of the discovery though it may pray for a stay of proceedings at law till the discovery is made. … [Read more...] about BILL OF DISCOVERY
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BILATERAL MISTAKE
When two parties to a contract are both mistaken as to an essential term of the contract, e.g. both parties assume property that has been destroyed still exists. … [Read more...] about BILATERAL MISTAKE
BILL OF EXCEPTION
practice. The statement in writing, of the objection made by a party in a cause, to the decision of the court on a point of law, which, in confirmation of its accuracy, is signed and sealed by the judge, or court who made the decision. The object of the bill of exceptions is to put the question of law on record, for the information of the court of error having cognizance of … [Read more...] about BILL OF EXCEPTION
BILATERAL MODIFICATION
See supplemental agreement; when the parties to a contract agree to modify the agreement. … [Read more...] about BILATERAL MODIFICATION
BILL OF EXCHANGE
contracts. A bill of exchange is defined to be an open letter of request from, and order by, one person on another, to pay a sum of money therein mentioned to a third person, on demand, or at a future time therein specified. 2. The subject will be considered with reference, 1 . to the parties to a bill; 2. the form; 3. their different kinds 4. the indorsement and transfer; 5. … [Read more...] about BILL OF EXCHANGE