feudal law. A declaration by a superior lord to his vassal, made in the presence of the pares curias, by which he gave his consent to the grant of land, was so called. Ersk. Inst. B. 2, tit. 3, s. 17. This was made in writing, and had the operation of a deed. … [Read more...] about BREVE TESTATUM
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BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY
The failure to keep condidential items confidential as per an agreement. … [Read more...] about BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY
BREAST OF THE COURT
A metaphorical expression, signifying the conscience, discretion, or recollection of the judge. During the term of a court, the record is said to remain "in the breast of the judges of the court and in their remembrance." Co. Litt 260a; 3 Bl. Comm. 407. … [Read more...] about BREAST OF THE COURT
BREVET
In military law. A commission by which an officer is promoted to the next higher rank, but without conferring a right to a corresponding increase of Pay. In French law. A privilege or warrant granted by the government to a private person, authorizing him to take a special benefit or exercise an exclusive privilege. Thus a brevet d'invention is a patent for an invention. … [Read more...] about BREVET
BREACH OF CONTRACT
The term used when a legal claim arises after one party fails to perform or violates a provision of a binding contractual agreement. For example, when a photographer for a wedding who was paid a deposit and under contract for services fails to show at the wedding to take photographs. … [Read more...] about BREACH OF CONTRACT