In old French law. A list of grievances prepared for deputies in the states general. A petition for the redress of grievances enumerated. … [Read more...] about CAHIER
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C. B.
In reports and legal documents, an abbreviation for common bench. Also an abbreviation for chief baron. … [Read more...] about C. B.
CABALIST
In French commercial law. A factor or broker. … [Read more...] about CABALIST
CADERE
Lat. To end; cease; fail. As in the phrases cadit actio, (or T>reve,) the action (or writ) fails; cadit assisa, the assise abates; cadit qucestio, the discussion ends, there is no room for further argument. To be changed; to be turned into. Cadit assisa in juratum, the assise is changed into a jury. … [Read more...] about CADERE
CAIRNS' ACT
An English statute for enabling the court of chancery to award damages. 21 & 22 Vict. c. 27. … [Read more...] about CAIRNS' ACT