Abbreviation for Federal Reporter, 1st series. Also In old English criminal law, this letter was branded upon felons upon their being admitted to clergy; as also upon those convicted of fights or frays, or falsity. … [Read more...] about F.
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FAC SIMILE PROBATE
In England, where the construction of a will may be affected by the appearance of the original paper, the court will order the probate to pass in fac simile, as it may possibly help to show the meaning of the testator. 1 Williams, Ex'rs, (7th Ed.) 331, 386, 566. … [Read more...] about FAC SIMILE PROBATE
F. App'x
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FACE
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.
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.