A coming together of persons ; an assembly. Particularly, in law, an assembling of a number of persons for the purpose of discussing and acting upon some matter or matters in which they have a common interes. Called meeting;. In the law of corporations, a meeting not held at a time specially appointed for it by the charter or bylaws, but assembled in pursuance of a "call" or … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning A minor can make his position better, never worse. … [Read more...]

Mandatory meeting of a person that files for a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, usually about a month after filing, where there is a meeting of the debtor and creditors to discuss the issues concerning the bankruptcy, why it should or should not be granted as well as any payment terms as part of a payment plan. At the meeting, the trustee in charge of the bankruptcy will review the … [Read more...]

To be better inquired into. In old English law. The name of a writ commanding a further inquiry respecting a matter; as, after an imperfect inquisition in proceedings in outlawry, to have a new inquest as to the value of lands. … [Read more...]

Mutual assent. Aggregatio Mentium. Describing the agreement of the parties of the essential terms of a contract. The moment when a contract is complete. … [Read more...]