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An actual or a threatened violence or restraint of a man's person, contrary to law, to compel him to enter into a contract, or to discharge one. 1 Fairf. 325. 2. Sir William Blackstone divides duress into two sorts: First. Duress of imprisonment, where a man actually loses his liberty. If a man be illegally deprived of his liberty until he sign and seal a bond, or the like, he … [Read more...]
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The house In which a man lives with his family; a residence; the apartment or building or group of buildings occupied by a family as a place of residence.In conveyancing. Includes all buildings attached to or connected with the house. In the law of burglary. A house in which the occupier and his family usually resideor in other words dwell and lie in. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...]
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One who subjects another to duress; one who compels another to do a thing, as by menace. Bac. Max. 90, reg. 22. … [Read more...]
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This term is not synonymous with a "place of pauper settlement" Lisbon v. Lyman, 49 N. H. 553. Dwelling-place, or home, means some permanent abode or residence, with Intention to remain; and is not synonymous with "domicile," as used in international law, but has a more limited and restricted meaning. Jefferson v. Washington, 19 Me. 293. … [Read more...]
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Double right Bract fol. 283b. See DROIT-DROIT. … [Read more...]