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FIERI FACIAS

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(That you cause,to be made.) In practice. A writ of execution commanding the sheriff to levy and make the amount of a judgment from the goods and chattels of the judgment debtor. Fieri facias de bonis ecclesiasticu. When a sheriff to a common fi. fa. returns nulla bona, and that the defendant is a beneficed clerk, not having any lay fee; a plaintiff may issue a ft. fa, de bonis … [Read more...]

FIDUCIARY DUTY

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The duty of care and loyalty and reasonable and impartial judgment owed when in a fiduciary capacity, being in a position of trust, e.g. a guardian or trustee. … [Read more...]

FIERI FECI

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(I have caused to be made.) In practice. The name given to the return made by a sheriff or other officer to a writ of fieri facias, where he has collected the whole, or a part, of the sum directed to be levied 2 Tidd, Pr. 1018. The return, as actually made, is expressed by the word "Satisfied" indorsed on the writ. Fieri non debet, (debnit,) sed faotnm valet. It ought not to be … [Read more...]

FIDUCIARY RELATION

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A relation where a person in need trusts another and relies upon their judgment. … [Read more...]

FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP

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A relationship where a person or party places complete trust and faith in another who is hired or assigned for the purpose of acting within that person's (or client's) best interests. See Fiduciary. … [Read more...]

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