In Roman law. Lawful. Dies fasti, lawful days; days on which justice could lawfully be administered by the praetor. See DIES FASTI. Fatetur facinus qui judicium fugit. 8 Inst. 14. He who flees judgment confesses his guilt. … [Read more...] about FASTI
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Faulkner L. Rev.
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FATAL
Causing death or causing something to completely fail. … [Read more...] about FATAL
FAULT
contracts, civil law. An improper act or omission, which arises from ignorance, carelessness, or negligence. The act or omission must not have been meditated, and must have caused some injury to another. Lec. Elcm. Section 783. See Dolus, Negligence. 1 Miles' Rep. 40. 2. 1. Faults or negligence are usually divided into, gross, ordinary, and slight: 1. Gross fault or neglect, … [Read more...] about FAULT
FARM LET
These words in a lease have the effect of creating a lease for years. … [Read more...] about FARM LET