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DUPLEX QUERELA

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A double complaint An ecclesiastical proceeding, which la In the nature of an appeal from an ordinary's refusal to institute, to his next immediate superior; as from a bishop to the archbishop. If the superior adjudges the cause of refusal to be insufficient, he will grant institution to the appellant Phillim. Ecc, Law, 440. … [Read more...]

DURANTE ABSENTIA

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When the executor is out of the jurisdiction of the court or officer to whom belongs the probate of wills and granting letters of administration, letters of administration will be granted to another during the absence of the executor; and the person thus appointed is called the administrator durante absentia. … [Read more...]

DUPLEX VALOR MARITAGII

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In old English law. Double the value of the marriage. While an infant was in ward, the guardian had the power of tendering him or her a suitable match, without disparagement, which if the infants refused, they forfeited the value of the marriage to their guardian, that is, so much as a jury would assess or any one would give to the guardian for such an alliance; and, if the … [Read more...]

DURANTE MINORE AETATE

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During the minority. 2. During his minority, an infant can enter into no contract, except those for his benefit. If he should be appointed an executor, administration of the estate will be granted, durante minore &,tate, to another person. … [Read more...]

DUPLICATA

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It is the double of letters patent, letters of administration, or other instrument. … [Read more...]

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