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CONTROLLER

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A comptroller, which see. … [Read more...] about CONTROLLER

CONUSOR

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The same as cognizor; one who passes or acknowledges a fine of lands or tenements to another. See Consignor. CONVENE, civil law. This is a technical term, signifying to bring an action. … [Read more...] about CONUSOR

CONTROLLERS

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Officers who are appointed, to examine the accounts of other officers. More usually written comptrollers. … [Read more...] about CONTROLLERS

CONVENABLE

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In old English law. Suitable; agreeable; convenient; fitting Litt … [Read more...] about CONVENABLE

CONTROLLING LAW

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When there is a conflict of law in a dispute, controlling law is the law that will be used in adjudicating the dispute. Typically refers to conflict of state laws and one law will be used in the adjudication of the dispute. … [Read more...] about CONTROLLING LAW

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