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HOLDOVER TENANT

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A tenant who stays in possession of property after termination of a lease. … [Read more...]

HOLD HARMLESS

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A contract term meaning that one party will not hold the other party responsible. This is usually the context in that a party performs on the contract in a way that might cause damage to the other party, usually unintentional, such as a failure of a service that causes a consequential damage. … [Read more...]

HOLDUP

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A robbery, usually at gunpoint. … [Read more...]

HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE

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A contractual clause where it is agreed that a party will not to hold the other party responsible for losses or damages. See also indemnity clause. … [Read more...]

HOLIDAY

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A religious festival; a day set apart for commemorating some important event in history; a day of exemption from labor. Webster. A day upon which the usual operations of business are suspended and the courts closed, and, generally, no legal process is served. Legal holiday. A day designated by law as exempt from judicial proceedings, service of process, demand and protest of … [Read more...]

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