In Roman law. The rule which is commonly expressed in the maxim, Quod ab initio non valet tractu temporis non convalebit, meaning that what is at the beginning void by reason of some technical (or othet) legal defect will not become Valid merely by length of time. The rule applied to the institution of hceredes, the bequest of legacies, and such like. The rule is not without … [Read more...] about CATONIANA REGULA
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CAUSARE
In the civil and old English law. To be engaged in a suit; to litigate ; to conduct a cause. … [Read more...] about CAUSARE
CAUTIONER
In Scotch law. A surety; a bondsman. One who binds himself in a bond with the principal for greater security. He is still a cautioner whether the bond be to pay a debt, or whether he undertake to produce the person of the party for whom he is bound. Bell. … [Read more...] about CAUTIONER
CATTLE
A term which includes the domestic animals generally; all the animals used by man for labor or food. Animals of the bovine genus. In a wider sense, all" domestic animals used by man for labor or food, including sheep and hogs. Mathews v. State, 39 Tex. Cr. R. 553, 47 S. W. 647; State v. Brookhouse, 10 Wash. 87, 38 Pac. 862; State v. Credle, 91 N. C. 640; State v. Groves, 119 N. … [Read more...] about CATTLE
CAUSATION
Whether an act or omission was responsible for something occurring or not occurring. The relationship of cause and effect of something happening or not happening. … [Read more...] about CAUSATION