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In English law. Property of every description, except estates of freehold and inheritance. Sugd. Vend. 495; Co. Litt. 1196. In French law. This term includes all kinds of property, real and personal. Biens are divided into Mens meubles, movable property; and Mens immeubles, immovable property. The distinction between movable and immovable property is recognized by the … [Read more...] about BIENS

Mutual promise of marriage; the plighting of troth; a mutual promise or contract between a man and woman competent to make it to marry at a future time. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A contract between a man and a woman, by which they agree that at a future, time they will marry together. 2. The requisites of this contract are 1. That it be reciprocal. 2. That … [Read more...] about BETROTHMENT

Documents that are required for a bid to be submitted. … [Read more...] about BID DOCUMENTS

Referring to the separation of several issues in a case so that one issue can be addressed and resolved before potentially proceeding with the other issues. For example, in criminal cases the jury must first hear and decide issues on a defendant's guilt before deciding what punishment a defendant should receive if found guilty. In death penalty cases, the proceedings are always … [Read more...] about BIFURCATE

The nonprofit organization which assists consumers in the marketplace with business disputes with merchants, including advertising and selling practices by vendors. … [Read more...] about BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU