The Law Dictionary

FURNIVAL'S INN

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Formerly an inn of chancery. See INNS OF CHANCERY. Furor contrahi matrimonlunt non sinit, quia consensu opus est. Insanity prevents marriage from being contracted, because consent is needed. Dig. 23, 2, 16, 2; 1 Ves. & B. 140; 1 Bl. Comm. 439; Wightman v. Wightman, 4 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 343, 345. … [Read more...]

FUNGIBLE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

A term used in the civil, French, and Scotch law, it signifies anything whatever, which consists in quantity, and is regulated by number, weight, or measure; such as corn, wine, or money. … [Read more...]

FULL DISCLOSURE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

The necessity of providing a complete disclosure of information that does not omit anything essential or important, the whole truth. Frequently used in securities law where publicly traded companies must provide full disclosure of information about a business in its financial statements and other releases that would likely and be reasonable for investors to rely upon. … [Read more...]

Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.