To discover; to determine; to ascertain and declare. To announce a conclusion, as the result of judicial investigation, upon a disputed fact or state of facts; as a jury are said to "find a will." To determine a controversy in favor of one of the parties; as a jury "find for the plaintiff." State v. Bulkeley, 01 Conn. 287, 23 Atl. 186, 14 L. R. A. 657; Weeks v. Trask, 81 Me. … [Read more...] about FIND
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FINES LE ROY
In old English law. The king's fines. Fines formerly payable to the king for any contempt or offense, as where one committed any trespass, or falsely denied his own deed, or did anything in contempt of law. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about FINES LE ROY
FINDER
One who discovers and takes possession of another's personal property, which was then lost. A searcher employed to discover goods imported or exported without paying custom. Jacob. … [Read more...] about FINDER
FINGERPRINT
The unique pattern of lines engraved in the skin of every person's fingertips which may also be used as marks of identification. … [Read more...] about FINGERPRINT
FINDERS FEE
A fee paid to another party for finding a desired parcel of land or item for purchase. May also refer to finding a person suitable for a job. Fees charged to locate prospective buyers, customers or beneficiaries. This is most commonly used when real estate brokers will take a percentage of the rent amount to be paid by a tenant (and usually paid by a landlord) when the broker … [Read more...] about FINDERS FEE