In feudal law on the continent of Europe, this name was given to towns enfranchised by the crown, about the twelfth century, and formed into free corporations by grants called "charters of community." … [Read more...] about COMMUNLAE
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COMMUNINGS
Scotch law. This term is used to express the negotiations which have taken place before making a contract, in relation thereto. See Pourparler. 2. It is a general rule, that such communings or conversations, and the propositions then made, are no part of the contract for no parol evidence will be allowed to be given to contradict, alter, or vary a written instrument. … [Read more...] about COMMUNINGS
COMMUNIO BONORUM
In the civil law. A term signifying a community (q. v.) of goods. … [Read more...] about COMMUNIO BONORUM
COMMUNION OF GOODS
In Scotch law. The right enjoyed by married persons in the movable goods belonging to them. Bell. Communis error facit jus. Commou error makes law. 4 Inst 240; Noy, Max. p. 37, max. 27. Common error goeth for a law. Finch, Law, b. 1, c. 3, no. 54. Common error sometimes passes current as law. Broom, Max. 139, 140. … [Read more...] about COMMUNION OF GOODS
COMMUNIS OPINIO
Common opinion; general professional opinion. According to Lord Coke, (who places it on the footing of observance or usage,) common opinion is good authority in law. Co. Litt 186a. … [Read more...] about COMMUNIS OPINIO