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FACIO UT FACIAS

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(Latin: I do that you may do.) A species of contract in the civil law (being one of the innominate contracts) which occurs when I agree with a man to do his work for him if he will do mine for me; or if two persons agree to marry together, or to do any other positive acts on both sides; or it may be to forbear on one side in consideration of something done on the other. 2 Bl. … [Read more...] about FACIO UT FACIAS

FACULTIES

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One's physical and mental abilities to perform. In the law of divorce, The capability of the husband to render a support to the wife in the form of alimony, whether temporary or permanent, including not only his tangible property, but also his income and his ability to earn money. … [Read more...] about FACULTIES

F. App'x

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Federal Appendix … [Read more...] about F. App'x

FACE

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The face of an instrument is that which is shown by the mere language employed, without any explanation, modification, or addition from extrinsic facts or evidence. Thus, if the express terms of the paper disclose a fatal legal defect it la said to be "void on its face." Regarded as an evidence of debt, the face of an instrument is the principal sum which it expresses to be … [Read more...] about FACE

F. O. B.

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In mercantile contracts, this abbreviation means "free on board," and imports that the seller or consignor of goods will deliver them on the car, vessel, or other conveyance by which they are to be transported without expense to the buyer or consignee, that is, without charge for packing, crating, drayage, etc., until delivered to the carrier. Vogt v. Shienbeck, 122 Wis. 491, … [Read more...] about F. O. B.

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