This term, as used In shipping articles, means "disrate," and does not import authority of the master to discharge a second mate, notwithstanding a usage in the whaling trade never to disrate an officer to a seaman. Potter v. Smith, 103 Mass. 68. … [Read more...]

When there is no agreement and there is a disagreement that results in a lawsuit, mediation or arbitration. A conflict or controversy; a conflict of claims or rights; an assertion of a right, claim, or demand on one side, met by contrary claims or allegations on the other. Slaven v. Wheeler, 58 Tex. 25; Keith v. Levi (C. C.) 2 Fed. 745; Ft. Pitt Gas Co. v. Borough of Sewickley, … [Read more...]

Scotch law. This is a technical word, which implies, it is said, a transfer of feudal property by a particular deed, and is not equivalent to the term alienate; but Lord Eldon says, with respect to the word dispone, if I collect the opinions of a majority of the judges rightly, I am of opinion that the word dispone would have the same effect as the word alienate.) In Scotch … [Read more...]

The process of resolving of a dispute, usually in a manner that is an alternative to court. See alternative dispute resolution. … [Read more...]

Lat. To dispose of, grant or convey. Disponet, he grants or alienates. Jus disponcndi, the right of disposition, i.e., of transferring the title to property. … [Read more...]