A submission to arbitration. Compromissum ad similitudinem judiciorum redigitur. A compromise is brought into affinity with judgments. Strong T. Strong, 9 Cush. (Mass.) 571. … [Read more...] about COMPROMISSUM
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COMPOSITION OF MATTER
In describing the subjects of patents, the Act of Congress of July 4, 1836, sect. 6, uses the words composition of matter; these words are usually applied to mixtures and chemical compositions, and in these cases it is enough that the compound is new. Both the composition and the mode of compounding may be considered as included in the invention, when the compound is new. … [Read more...] about COMPOSITION OF MATTER
COMPTE ARRETE
Fr. An account stated in writing, and acknowledged to be correct on its face by the party against whom it is stated. Paschal v. Union Bank of Louisiana, 9 La. Ann. 484. … [Read more...] about COMPTE ARRETE
COMPOTARIUS
In old English law. A party accounting. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 71, 17. … [Read more...] about COMPOTARIUS
COMPTER
In Scotch law. An accounting party. … [Read more...] about COMPTER