Those parts of a commercial instrument which are. to be cut, and which are evidence of something connected with the contract mentioned in-the instrument. They are generally attached to certificates of loan, where the interest is payable at particular periods, and, when the interest is paid, they are cut off and delivered to the payor. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...]

The supreme judicial tribunal of France, having appellate jurisdiction only. For an account of its composition and powers, see Jones, French Bar, 22; Guyot, Repert. Univ. … [Read more...]

One who is sent on some public occasion as an express, to bear despatches, letters, and other papers. 2. Couriers sent. by an ambassador or other public minister, are protected from arrest or molestation. … [Read more...]

A term used In surveying, meaning the direction of a line with reference to a meridian. Course of business. Commercial paper is said to be transferred, or sales alleged to have been fraudulent may be shown to have been made, "in the course of business," or "in the usual and ordinary course of business," when the circumstances of the transaction are such as usually and … [Read more...]

A claim by a defendant against a plaintiff (made after the plaintiff has filed and served the defendant) which is typically concerning and resolved within the same action. The defendant reverses the lawsuit on the plaintiff, claiming damages against the plaintiff in the same action. … [Read more...]