In the civil law. Of good faith; in good faith. This is a more frequent form than bona fide. Bonae fidei contracts. In civil and Scotch law. Those contracts in which equity may interpose to correct inequalities, and to adjust all matters according to the plain intention of the parties. 1 Karnes, Eq. 200. Bonae fidei emptor. A purchaser in good faith. One who either was ignorant … [Read more...]

Any physical or corporeal injury; not necessarily restricted to injury to the trunk or main part of the body as distinguished from the head or limbs. … [Read more...]

Regulations passed for the presidency of Bombay, and the territories subordinate thereto. They were passed by the governors in council of Bombay until the year 1834, when the power of local legislation ceased, and the acts relating thereto were thenceforth passed by the governor general of India in council. Moz ley & Whitley. … [Read more...]

(1) A suretyship agreement where a bonding company guarantees to a court that a person will perform some required act (for example, making all court appearances, providing the title to a parcel of real estate) and will pay to the court or aggrieved party the entire amount of money required (the value of the bond) if the person fails to perform on his or her obligations. The … [Read more...]

Belg. and Germ. Bottomry, (q. v.) … [Read more...]