This name was formerly given to certain notes of some of the banks in the state of Connecticut, which were made payable in two years after the close of the war of 1812. Springfield Bank v. Merrick, 14 Mass. 322. … [Read more...] about FACILITIES
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FACTORY
In English law. The term includes all buildings and premises wherein, or within the close or curtilage of which, steam, water, or any mechanical power is used to move or work any machinery employed in preparing, manufacturing, or finishing cotton, wool, hair, silk, flax, hemp, jute, or tow. So defined by the statute 7 Vict, c 15, 5 73. By later acts this definition has been … [Read more...] about FACTORY
FAILLITE
In French law. Bankruptcy; failure; the situation of a debtor who finds himself unable to fulfill his engagements. Code de Com. arts. 442, 580; Civil Code La. art 3522. … [Read more...] about FAILLITE
FACILITY
In Scotch law. Pliancy of disposition. Bell. Facinus quos inquinat aequat. Guilt makes equal those whom it stains. … [Read more...] about FACILITY
FACTS IN ISSUE
The facts of the lawsuit or in the matter where the parties try to make their case, such as the matters a plaintiff attempts to prove and the defendant disprove. … [Read more...] about FACTS IN ISSUE