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FREE PASSAGE

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

FRAUD IN THE FACTUM

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Fraud where one is induced to sign a document which they believe to be a different document. … [Read more...]

FRAXINETUM

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In old English law. A wood of ashes; a place where ashes grow. Co. Litt 46; Shep. Touch. 95. … [Read more...]

FREE RIDER

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One who enjoys the benefit of an effort without making any contribution to the effort. … [Read more...]

FRAUD IN THE INDUCEMENT

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To induce someone into performing an act to their detriment using deception or trickery, e.g. a fiduciary tells a client that they are signing an application but cleverly places a check underneath the application with the signature line exposed at the bottom so the client doesn't realize that the signature area is for a check and not for the application. … [Read more...]

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