In old European law. A pledge. Spelman; Calvin. A custom. Spelman. Spelled also "wadla." … [Read more...]

This is the grand total of all the assets of an estate. … [Read more...]

The bottom floor. In general usage, the start of something, usually a venture where one can buy into an opportunity before it increases in value and becomes prohibitive to enter. … [Read more...]

contracts. He lo whom a guaranty is made. 2. The guarantee is entitled to receive payment, in the first place, from the debtor, and, secondly, from the guarantor. He must be careful not to give time beyond that stipulated in the original agreement, to the debtor, without the consent of the guarantor; the guarantee should, at the instance of the guarantor, bring an action … [Read more...]

Energy that is derived from natural resources. Solar power, wind power, those sources of power which are deemed safe and not artificially produced. … [Read more...]