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JETTISON OR JETSAM

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The casting out of a vessel, from necessity, a part of the lading; the thing cast out also bears the same name; it differs from flotsam in this, that in the latter the goods float, while in the former they sink, and remain under water; it differ; also from ligan. 2. The jettison must be made for sufficient cause, and not from groundless timidity. In must be made in a case of … [Read more...]

JAQUES

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In old English law. Small money. … [Read more...]

JEUX DE BOURSE

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Fr. In French law. Speculation in the public funds or in stocks; gambling speculations on the stock exchange; dealings in "options" and "futures." … [Read more...]

JAVELIN-MEN

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Yeomen retained by the sheriff to escort the judge of assize. … [Read more...]

JEWEL

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By "jewels" are meant ornaments of the person, such as earrings, pearls, diamonds, etc., which are prepared to be worn. See Com. v. Stephens, 14 Pick. (Mass.) 373; Robbins v. Robertson (C. C.) 33 Fed. 710; Cavendish v. Cavendish, 1 Brown Ch. 409; Ramaley v. Leland, 43 N. Y. 541, 3 Am. Rep. 728; Gile v. Libby, 36 Barb. (N. Y.) 77. … [Read more...]

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