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Latin: A custom; an established usage or practice. Co. Litt. 58. Tolls; duties; taxes. Id. 58b. Consuetudo Anglioana. The custom of England; the ancient common law, as distinguished from lew, the Roman or civil law. Consuetudo curiae. The custom or practice of a court Hardr. 141. Consuetudo mercatorum. Latin: The custom of merchants, the same with lew mercatoria. Consuetudo … [Read more...] about CONSUETUDO

Law that governs transactions with consumers. It also helps prevent consumer fraud. … [Read more...] about CONSUMER LAW

Latin, meaning The custom of the place is to be observed. … [Read more...] about CONSUETUDO LOCI OBSERVANDA EST

This is a federal law requiring lease agreements to include required terms such as the number of lease payments and the amounts, any penalties for paying late and any lump sum payment due at the end of the agreement. … [Read more...] about CONSUMER LEASING ACT

In Roman law. During the republic, the name "consul" was given to the chief executive magistrate, two of whom were chosen annually. The office was continued under the empire, but its powers and prerogatives were greatly reduced. The name is supposed to have been derived from consulo, to consult, because these officers consulted with the senate on administrative measures. In old … [Read more...] about CONSUL