Being able to enter into a binding contract, being of at least the minimum age and having a sufficiently sound and capable mind to appreciate and understand the nature of the agreement. … [Read more...] about CAPACITY TO CONTRACT
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CAPIATUR PRO FINE
(Let him be taken for the fine.) In English practice. A clause inserted at the end of old judgment records in actions of debt, where the defendant denied his deed, and it was found against Mm upon his false plea, and the jury were troubled with the trial of it. Oro. Jac. 64. … [Read more...] about CAPIATUR PRO FINE
CANONRY
In English ecclesiastical law. An ecclesiastical benefice, attaching to the office of canon. Holthouse. … [Read more...] about CANONRY
CAPAX DOLI
Latin: Capable of committing crime, or capable of criminal Intent The phrase describes the condition of one who has sufficient intelligence and comprehension to be held criminally responsible for his deeds. … [Read more...] about CAPAX DOLI
CANT
In the civil law. A method of dividing property held in common by two or more joint owners. See Hayes v. Ouny, 9 Mart. O. S. (La.) 87. … [Read more...] about CANT