Untrue; erroneous; deceitful; contrived or calculated to deceive and injure. Unlawful. In law, this word means something more than untrue; it means something designedly untrue and deceitful, and implies an intention to perpetrate some treachery or fraud. Hatcher v. Dunn, 102 Iowa, 411, 71 N. W. 343, 36 L. R. A. 689; Mason v. Association, 18 U. C. C. P. 19; Ratterman v. Ingalls, … [Read more...] about FALSE
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FALSEDAD
In Spanish law. Falsity; an alteration of the truth. Las Partidas, pt. 3, tit 26, 1.1. Deception; fraud. Id. pt. 3, tit. 32, 1. 21. … [Read more...] about FALSEDAD
FALSE ACTION
A frivolous action or one where the plaintiff knows is fraudulent. … [Read more...] about FALSE ACTION
FALSEHOOD
A statement or assertion known to be untrue, and intended to deceive. A willful act or declaration contrary to the truth. Putnam v. Osgood, 51 N. H. 207. In Scotch law. A fraudulent imitation or suppression of truth, to the prejudice of another. Bell. "Something used and published falsely." An old Scottish nomen juris. "Falsehood is undoubtedly a nominate crime, so much so … [Read more...] about FALSEHOOD
FALSE AFFIDAVIT
An affidavit which contains perjured or untrue statements. … [Read more...] about FALSE AFFIDAVIT