Service of process made upon a party in a manner other than constructive service. … [Read more...]

The opinion of a court of law on a special case. … [Read more...]

The completion of a thing; as the consummation of marriage; the consummation of a contract, and the like. 2. A contract is said to be consummated, when everything to be done in relation to it, has been accomplished. It is frequently of great importance to know when a contract has been consummated, in order to ascertain the rights of the parties, particularly in the contract of … [Read more...]

Where property that has been insured is abandoned because it appears inevitable that an actual total loss is unavoidable. The cost to repair is greater than the item's value. … [Read more...]

(A) practice. A conference between the counsel or attorneys engaged on the same side of a cause, for the purpose of examining their case, arranging their proofs, and removing any difficulties there may be in their way. 2. This should be had sufficiently early to enable the counsel to obtain an amendment of the pleadings, or further evidence. At these consultations the exact … [Read more...]