A tithing, composed of ten neighboring families. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 13; 1 Bl. Comm. 114. Deceptis non decipientibus, jura nb> veniunt. The laws help persons who are deceived, not those deceiving. Tray. Latin: Max. 149. … [Read more...] about DECENNARY
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DECLARANT
One who makes a declaration. Vide Declarationis. … [Read more...] about DECLARANT
DECLARE
To solemnly assert a fact before witnesses, e. p., where a testator declares a paper signed by him to be his last will and testament. Lane v. Lane, 95 N. T. 498. This also is one of the words customarily used in the promise given by a person who is affirmed as a witness, "sincerely and truly declare and affirm." Hence, to make a positive and solemn asseveration. Bassett v. … [Read more...] about DECLARE
DECEPTION
Trickery. See deceit. … [Read more...] about DECEPTION
DECLARATION
A written and signed statement made under oath, which includes the date and place where made. May also include a statement that asserts that the facts and representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In pleading. The first of the pleadings on the part of the plaintiff in an action at law, being a formal and methodical specification of the facts and … [Read more...] about DECLARATION