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CONTRATALLIA

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In old English law. A counter-tally. A term used in the exchequer. Mem. in Scacc. M. 26 Edw. 1. … [Read more...]

CONTRADICT

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In practice. To disprove. To prove a fact contrary to what has been asserted by a witness. … [Read more...]

CONTRADICTION

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The incompatibility, contrariety, and evident opposition of two ideas, which are the subject of one and the same proposition. 2. In general, when a party accused of a crime contradicts himself, it is presumed he does so because he is guilty for truth does not contradict itself, and is always consistent, whereas falsehood is in general inconsistent and the truth of some known … [Read more...]

CONTRAVENING EQUITY

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A right or equity, in another person, which is inconsistent with and opposed to the equity sought to be enforced or recognised. … [Read more...]

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