A ceiling or maximum amount. Frequently used to denote the maximum amount of interest that can be imposed on a adjustable rate loan. … [Read more...] about CAP
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CAPIAS AD COMPUTANDUM
practice. A writ issued in the action of account render, upon the judgment quod computet, when the defendant refuses to appear, in his proper person, before the auditors, and enter into his account. According to the ancient practice, the defendant, after arrest upon this process, might be delivered on main-prize, or in default of finding mainpernors, he was committed to the … [Read more...] about CAPIAS AD COMPUTANDUM
CALENDAR
Refers to the list (usually posted outside a courtroom) of cases which are to be heard before the court in session in a courtroom. The calendar is also referred to a court's calendar where cases are placed and a time and date are confirmed for a hearing. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. The established order of the division of time into years, months, weeks, and … [Read more...] about CALENDAR
CALPES
In Scotch law. A gift to the head of a clan, as an acknowledgment for protection and maintenance. … [Read more...] about CALPES
CAMERA STELLATA
Eng. law. The court of the Star Chamber, now abolished. … [Read more...] about CAMERA STELLATA