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In French law. A species of trade tribunals, charged with settling differences between masters and workmen. They endeavor, in the first instance, to conciliate the parties. In default, they adjudicate upon the questions in dispute. Their decisions are final np to 200/. Beyond that amount, appeals lie to the tribunals of commerce. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 553. … [Read more...] about CONSEILS DE PRUDHOMMES

In Scotch law. Implied powers or authorities. Things which follow, usually by implication of law. A commission being given to execute any work, every power necessary to carry it on is implied. 1 Karnes, Eq. 242. … [Read more...] about CONSEQUENTS

Latin, meaning Unanimously or by general consent. … [Read more...] about CONSENSU

A person who is under the care of a conservator, usually a person who is not fully competent and who requires another person to manage his or her affairs. … [Read more...] about CONSERVATEE

civil law. This word is applied to designate one species of contract known in the civil laws; these contracts derive their name from the consent of the parties which is required in their formation, as they cannot exist without such consent. 2. The contract of sale, among the civilians, is an example of a consensual contract, because the moment there is an agreement between the … [Read more...] about CONSENSUAL