As near as possible. 1 The rule of cy-press is a rule for the construction of instruments in equity, by which the intention of the party is carried out as near as may be, when it would be impossible or illegal to give it literal effect. Thus, where a testator attempts to create a perpetuity, the court will endeavor, Instead of making the devise entirely void, to explain the … [Read more...] about CY-PRES
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CVP
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CYRCE
In Saxon law. A church. Cyricbryce. A breaking into a church. Blount. Cyrioaceat. (From, cyric, church, and sceat, a tribute.) In Saxon law. A tribute or payment due to the church. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CYRCE
CWT
A hundred-weight; one hundred and twelve pounds. Helm v. Bryant, 11 B. Mon. (Ky.) 64. … [Read more...] about CWT
CYROGRAPHARIUS
In old English law. A cyrographer; an officer of the baneus, or court of common bench. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 36. … [Read more...] about CYROGRAPHARIUS