In old English law. A plea or answer. Blount A counter-position. … [Read more...] about CONTRAPOSITIO
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CONTRIBUTIONS FACIENDA
In old English law. A writ that lay where tenants In common were hound to do some act, and one of them was put to the whole burthen, to compel the rest to make contribution. Reg. Orig. 175; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 162. … [Read more...] about CONTRIBUTIONS FACIENDA
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION
The requirements or responsibilities a party accepts under a contract. … [Read more...] about CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION
CONTRARIENTS
This word was used in the time of Edw. II. to signify those who were opposed to the government but were neither rebels nor traitors. Jacob. Contrariorum contraria est ratio. Hob. 344. The reason of contrary things is contrary. … [Read more...] about CONTRARIENTS
CONTRIBUTORY
That which adds or supplements. That which contributes, e.g. contributory negligence. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - A person liable to contribute to the assets of a company which is being wound up, as being a member or (in some cases) a past member thereof. Mozley A Whitley.(adjective) - Joining in the promotion of a given purpose; lending assistance to … [Read more...] about CONTRIBUTORY