Losses as a result of one's hobby but not one's for-profit business activities. For tax purposes, such losses have a limited ability to be deducted. … [Read more...]

evidence. The recital of facts written and given out for true. 2. Facts stated in histories may be read in evidence, on the ground of their notoriety. Skin. R. 14; 1 Ventr. R. 149. But these facts must be of a public nature, and the general usages and customs of the country. Histories are not admissible in relation to matters not of a public nature, such as the custom of a … [Read more...]

Lat. This. Hoc intuitu, with this expectation. Hoc loco, in this place. Hoc nomine, In this name. Hoc titulo, under this title. Hoe voce, under this word. … [Read more...]

In the practice of the English supreme court of judicature there are two scales regulating the fees of the court and the fees which solicitors are entitled to charge. The lower scale applies (unless the court otherwise orders) to the following cases: All causes and matters assigned by the judicature acts to the king's bench, or the probate, divorce, and admiralty divisions; all … [Read more...]

In old English law. The loss or departure of a servant from his master. Domesday. … [Read more...]