Security for costs or expenses. 2. This term is used among the civilians and generally on the continent of Europe. In nearly all the countries of Europe, a foreign plaintiff, whether resident there or not, is required to give caution pro expenses; that is, security for costs. In some states this requisition is modified, and, when such plaintiff has real estate, or a commercial … [Read more...] about CAUTIO PRO EXPENSIS
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CAXE
In old French law. A punishment of sailors, resembling the modern "keelhauling." … [Read more...] about CAXE
CATHEDRATIC
In English ecclesiastical law. A sum of 2s. paid to the bishop by the inferior clergy; but from its being usually paid at the bishop's synod, or visitation, it is commonly named synodals. Wharton. … [Read more...] about CATHEDRATIC
CAUSA SINE QUA NON
Necessary or inevitable cause; a cause without which the effect in question could not have happened. … [Read more...] about CAUSA SINE QUA NON
CAUTION
A term of the Roman civil law, which is used in various senses. It signifies, sometimes, security, or security promised. Generally every writing is called cautio, a caution by which any object is provided for. Vicat, ad verb. In the common law a distinction is made between a contract and the security. The contract may be good and the security void. The contract may be … [Read more...] about CAUTION