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CWT

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A hundred-weight; one hundred and twelve pounds. Helm v. Bryant, 11 B. Mon. (Ky.) 64. … [Read more...]

CYROGRAPHARIUS

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In old English law. A cyrographer; an officer of the baneus, or court of common bench. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 36. … [Read more...]

CUSTOMS

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This term is usually applied to those taxes which are payable upon goods and merchandise imported or exported. Story, Const f 949; Pollock v. Trust Co., 158 U. S. 601, 15 Sup. Ct. 912, 39 L. Ed. 1108; Marriott v. Brune, 9 How. 632, 13 I Ed. 282. The duties, toll, tribute, or tariff payable upon merchandise exported or imported. These are called ''customs" from having been paid … [Read more...]

CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE

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A crime in most states, this is the wrongful taking of a child from parents or guardians with the intent to interfere with the physical custody of the child by the parent. … [Read more...]

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