Necessary or inevitable cause; a cause without which the effect in question could not have happened. … [Read more...] about CAUSA SINE QUA NON
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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
CAYA
In old English law. A quay, kay, key, or wharf. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CAYA
CATHOLIC CREDITOR
In Scotch law. A creditor whose debt is secured on all or several distinct parts of the debtor's property. Bell. … [Read more...] about CATHOLIC CREDITOR
CAUSAL
That which causes, cause and effect. … [Read more...] about CAUSAL