In French law. A capital is said to be invested a fonds perdus when it is stipulated that in consideration of the payment of an amount as interest, higher than the normal rate, the lender shall be repaid his capital in this manner. The borrower, after having paid the interest during the period determined, is free as regards the capital itself. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 560. … [Read more...] about FONDS PERDUS
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FORATHE
In forest law. One who could make oath, i.e., bear witness for another. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FORATHE
FONSADERA
In Spanish law. Any tribute or loan granted to the king for the purpose of enabling him to defray the expenses of a war. … [Read more...] about FONSADERA
FLYMA
In old English law. A runaway; fugitive; one escaped from Justice, or who has no "hlaford" … [Read more...] about FLYMA
FOENUS
Lat. In the civil law. Interest on money; the lending of money on interes. Founts nantienm. Nautical or maritime interest An extraordinary rate of interest agreed to be paid for the loan of money on the hazard of a voyage: sometimes called "usuro maritime." Die. 22, 2; Code, 4, 33; 2 Bl. Comm. 458. The extraordinary rate of interest, proportioned to the risk, demanded by a … [Read more...] about FOENUS