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A false, fraudulent, or collusory manner of pleading, to the deception of a third person. … [Read more...] about FAINT PLEADER

That which is clear and fair just by regular observation. … [Read more...] about FAIR ON ITS FACE

A privileged market. 2. In England, fairs are granted by the king's patent. 3. In the United States, fairs are almost unknown. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - In English law. A greater species of market; a privileged market. It is an incorporeal hereditament, granted by royal patent, or established by prescription presupposing a grant from the crown. In … [Read more...] about FAIR

This is the name of a writ given, by the statute of Marlebridge. … [Read more...] about FAIR PLEADER

Lat. The face or countenance; the exterior appearance or view; hence, contemplation or study of a thing on its external or apparent side. Thus, prima facie means at the first inspection, on a preliminary or exterior scrutiny. When we speak of a "prima facie case," we mean one which, on its own showing, on a first examination, or without investigating any alleged defenses, is … [Read more...] about FACIES