The act of abstaining from proceeding against a delinquent debtor; delay in exacting the enforcement of a right; indulgence granted to a debtor. Refraining from action. The term is used in this sense in general jurisprudence, in contradistinction to "act" … [Read more...] about FORBEARANCE
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FORCIBLE TRESPASS
In North Carolina, this is an invasion of the rights of another with respect to his personal property, of the same character, or under the same circumstances, which would constitute a "forcible entry and detainer" of real property at common law. It consists in taking or seizing the personal property of another by force, violence, or intimidation. State v. Lawsou, 123 N. C. 740, … [Read more...] about FORCIBLE TRESPASS
FORCE
Power dynamically considered, that is, in motion or in action; constraining power, compulsion; strength directed to an end. Usually the word occurs in such connections as to show that unlawful or wrongful action is meant. Watson v. Railway Co. 7 Misc. Rep. 562, 28 N. Y. Supp. 84; Plank Road Co. v. Robbins, 22 Barb. (N. Y.)667. Unlawful violence. It is either simple, as entering … [Read more...] about FORCE
FORDA
In old records. A ford or shallow, made by damming or penning up the water. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FORDA
FORCE AND ARMS
The same as vi et armis. … [Read more...] about FORCE AND ARMS