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Imposts, taxes, or contributions. … [Read more...] about IMPOSITIONS

The character of that which. cannot be done agreeably to the accustomed order of nature. 2. It is a maxim that no one is bound to perform an impossibility. That which, in the constitution and course of nature or the law, no man can do or perform. Impossibility is of the following several sorts: An act is physically impossible when it is contrary to the course of nature Such an … [Read more...] about IMPOSSIBILITY

An impossible contract is one which the law will not hold binding upon the parties, because of the natural or legal impossibility of the performance by one party of that which is the consideration for the promise of the other. 7 Wait, Act A Def. 124. Impossible contracts, which will be deemed void in the eye of the law, or of which the performance will be excused, are such … [Read more...] about IMPOSSIBLE CONTRACTS

The right to command, which includes the right to employ the force of the state to enforce the laws. This is one of the principal attributes of the power ot the executive. 1 Toulller, no. 58. … [Read more...] about IMPERIUM

In practice, To sue or prosecute by due course of law. People v. Clarke, 9 N. Y. 36a … [Read more...] about IMPLEAD