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Capable of being devised. 1 Pow. Dev. 165; 2 Bl. Comm. 373. … [Read more...] about DEVISABLE

mar. contracts. This contract tales place between the owner of a ship, the captain and the mariners, who agree that the voyage shall be for the benefit of all. This is a term used in the Italian law. Targa, oh. 36, 37: Emerigon, Mar. Loans, s. 5. 2. The New England whalers are owned and navigated in this manner, and under this species of contract. The captain and his mariners … [Read more...] about DI COLONNA

Any loss or harm suffered in person or property; e.g. the consideration for a contract may consist not only in a payment or other thing of value given, but also in loss or "detriment" suffered by the party. … [Read more...] about DETRIMENT

That which may cease or determine upon the happening of a certain contingency. 2 Bl. Comm. 121. As to determinable "Fee" and "Freehold," see those titles. … [Read more...] about DETERMINABLE