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HOLOGRAPHIC WILL

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A handwritten will that is signed and dated by the maker but usually not witnessed. Many states recognize such a will as valid if no other will may exist. … [Read more...]

HOLDER IN GOOD FAITH

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A party that obtains or purchases an instrument without any knowledge of a defect or other related fraud or wrongful act which brings about the purchase of the instrument. … [Read more...]

HOLDES

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Sax. In Saxon law. A military commander. Spelman. … [Read more...]

HOLDING

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In English law. A piece of land held under a lease or similar tenancy for agricultural, pastoral, or similar purposes. In Scotch law. The tenure or nature of the right given by the superior to the vassal. Bell. Holding over. See HOLD, v. Holding np the hand. In criminal practice. A formality observed in the arraignment of prisoners. Held to be not absolutely necessary. 1 W. … [Read more...]

HOLDING CELL

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A temporary lockup at a local or county jail where defendants are taken into custody and held for a short time, usually prior to an initial court appearance. … [Read more...]

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