An ancient writ to remove a bailiff from his office for want of sufficient land in the bailiwick. Reg. Orig. 78. … [Read more...] about BALLIVO AMOVENDO
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BANE
A malefactor. Bract L 1, t 8, c 1. Also a public denunciation of a malefactor; the same with what was called "hutesium," hue and cry. … [Read more...] about BANE
BANKABLE
In mercantile law. Notes, checks, bank bills, drafts, and other securities for money, received as cash by the banks. Such commercial paper as is considered worthy of discount by the bank to which it is offered is termed "bankable." Allis Co. v. Power Co., 9 S. D. 459, 70 N. W. 65a … [Read more...] about BANKABLE
BALANCE OF PROBABILITY
The burden of proof in a civil trial, e.g. a plaintiff may need to prove that something is more likely to have occurred than not to have occurred or a 51-49% probability. … [Read more...] about BALANCE OF PROBABILITY
BALLOON MORTGAGE
A mortgage that isn't fully paid off at the end of the term of the loan. That resulting amount (see balloon payment) must be paid off at the end or must be refinanced. … [Read more...] about BALLOON MORTGAGE