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BREVIA

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Latin: Writs. The plural of breve, which see. Brevia adversaria. Adversary writs; writs brought by an adversary to recover land. 6 Coke, 67. Brevia amicabilia. Amicable or friendly writs; writs brought by agreement or consent of the parties. Brevia anticipan tia. At common law. Anticipating or preventive writs. Six were included in this category, viz.: Writ of mesne; voarrantia … [Read more...]

BREACH OF COVENANT

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The nonperformance of any covenant agreed to be performed or the doing of any act Covenanted not to be done. … [Read more...]

BREATH ALCOHOL LEVEL

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Another term used to describe when a breathalyzer is used to return the blood alcohol content of an operator of a vehicle. See BAC or Blood Alcohol Content. … [Read more...]

BREVIA ANTICIPANTIA

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This name is given to a number of writs, which are also called writs of prevention. See Quia Ti. met. … [Read more...]

BREACH OF DUTY

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The failure of one who owes a duty to perform said duty. Also refers to a person who fails to use due and reasonable care required under the circumstances. … [Read more...]

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