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CUSTOM AND USAGE

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The practice that was in place and customary for a period of time that is for such length that it has the effect of law. … [Read more...]

CUSTOM OF MERCHANTS

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lex mercatoria. A system of customs acknowledged and taken notice of by all nations, and are, therefore, a part of the general law of the land. … [Read more...]

CUSTOMARY

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According to custom or usage; founded on, or growing out of, or dependent on, a custom, {q. v.) Customary Court-Baron. See COURT BARON. Customary estates. Estates which owe their origin and existence to the custom of the manor in which they are held. 2 Bl. Comm. 149. Customary freehold. In English law. A variety of copyhold estate, the evidences of the title to which are to be … [Read more...]

CUSTOMARY PRACTICE

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That which is usual and ordinary course or regular practice within a certain industry, profession. … [Read more...]

CURRIT QUATUOR PEDIBUS

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L. Lat. It runs upon four feet; or, as sometimes expressed, it runs upon all fours. A phrase used in arguments to signify the entire and exact application of a case quoted. "It does not follow that they run quatuor pedihus." 1 W. Bl. 145. … [Read more...]

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