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torts. Those damages or those losses which arise not from the immediate act of the party, but in consequence of such act; as if a man throw a log into the public streets, and another fall upon it and become injured by the fall or if a man should erect a dam over his own ground, and by that means overflow his neighbor's, to his injury. 2. The form of action to be instituted for … [Read more...] about CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

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