Neglect; a ceasing from, or omission to do, a thing. 3 Bl. Comm. 232. The determination of an estate. 1 Coke, 84; 4 Kent, Comm. 33, 90, 105, 295. The "cesser" of a term, annuity, or the like, takes place when it determines or comes to an end. The expression is chieflv used (in England) with reference to long terms of a thousand years or some similar period, created by a … [Read more...] about CESSER
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CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT
An English court having jurisdiction for the trial of crimes and misdemeanors committed in London and certain adjoining parts of Kent, Essex, and Sussex, and of such other criminal cases as may be sent to it out of the king's bench, though arising beyond its proper jurisdiction. It was constituted by the acts 4 & 5 Wm. IV. c. 36, and 19 & 20 Vict c. 16, and superseded … [Read more...] about CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT
CEPPAGIUM
In old English law. The stumps or roots of trees which remain in the ground after the trees are felled. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 41, … [Read more...] about CEPPAGIUM
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
The document filed with the state organization that manages company filings and incorporation (typically the Secretary of State or a specified division) which officially registers a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with the state. See Certificate of Organization for more information and requirements. … [Read more...] about CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
CENTRAL OFFICE
The central office of the supreme court of judicature in England is the office established in pursuance of the recommendation of the legal departments commission in order to consolidate the offices of the masters and associates of the common law divisions, the crown office of the king's bench division, the record and writ clerk's report, and enrollment offices of the chancery … [Read more...] about CENTRAL OFFICE
