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An institution organized by the banks of a dty, where their messengers may meet daily, adjust balances of accounts, and receive and pay differences. Crane v. Bank, 173 Pa. 566, 34 Atl. 296 ; National Exch. Bank v. National Bank of North America, 132 Mass. 147; Philler v. Patterson, 168 Pa. 468, 32 Ati. 26, 47 Am. St Rep. 896. … [Read more...] about CLEARING-HOUSE

An ancient writ that lay for the delivery to his ordinary of a clerk convicted of felony, where the ordinary did not challenge him according to the privilege of clerks. Reg. Orig:. 69. … [Read more...] about CLERICO CONVICTO COMMISSO GAOLAE IN DEFECTU ORDINARII DELIBERANDO

In civil appellate court, this is a legal standard of review which must be met in order for the court to reverse the ruling of the lower court. In essence, unless the appellate court is firmly convinced that an error took place, the court will accept the lower court's findings and decision. … [Read more...] about CLEARLY ERRONEOUS

A writ directed to those who had thrust a bailiwick or other office upon one in holy orders, charging them to release "him. Reg. Orig. 143. … [Read more...] about CLERICO INFRA SACROS ORDINES CONSTITUTO, NON ELIGENDO IN OFFICIUM

Certifying that someone is healthy, clean, has no problems; or as a metaphor that a company or asset has passed inspection and is qualified. … [Read more...] about CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH