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FRAUS EST ODIOSA ET NON PRAESUMENDA

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Latin, meaning Fraud is odious and is not to be presumed. … [Read more...] about FRAUS EST ODIOSA ET NON PRAESUMENDA

FREE ON BOARD

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A sale of goods "free on board" imports that they are to be. delivered on board the cars, vessels, etc., without expense to the buyer for packing, cartage, or other such charges. In a contract for sale and delivery of goods "free on board" vessel, the seller is under no obligation to act until the buyer names the ship to which the delivery is to be made. Dwight v. Eckert, 117 … [Read more...] about FREE ON BOARD

FRAUD

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An intentional misrepresentation to deceive another into surrendering money or other items of value. Fraud consists of some deceitful practice or willful device, resorted to with intent to deprive another of his right, or in some manner to do him an injury. As distinguished from negligence, it is always positive, intentional. Maher v. Hibernia Ins. Co., 67 N. Y. 292; Alexander … [Read more...] about FRAUD

FRAUS ET JUS NUNQUAM COHABITANT

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Latin, meaning Fraud and justice never dwell together. … [Read more...] about FRAUS ET JUS NUNQUAM COHABITANT

FREE PASSAGE

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See free entry; passage without restriction. … [Read more...] about FREE PASSAGE

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