In French law. A document in the form of a petition, by which appeals to the court of cassation are initiated. … [Read more...] about MEMOIRE
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MELDFEOH
In Saxon law. The recompense due and given to him who made discovery of any breach of penal laws committed by another person, called the "promoter's [i.e., informer's] fee." Wharton. … [Read more...] about MELDFEOH
MEMORANDUM
(A) Literally, to be remembered. It is an informal instrument recording some fact or agreement, so called from its beginning, when it was made in Latin. It is sometimes commenced with this word, though written in English; as Memorandum, that it is agreed, or it is headed with the words, Be it remembered that, The term memorandum is also applied to the clause of an instrument. … [Read more...] about MEMORANDUM
MELIOR
Latin: Better; the better. Melior res, the better (best) thing or chattel. Bract, fol. 60. Melior est conditio defendentis. The condition of the party in possession is the better one, ». e., where the right of the parties is equal. Broom, Max. 715, 719. Melior est conditio possidentis, et rei quam actoris. The condition of the possessor is the better, and the condition of the … [Read more...] about MELIOR
MEMORANDUM CHECK
It is not unusual among merchants, when one makes a temporary loan from another, to give the lender a check on a bank, with the express or implied agreement that it shall be redeemed by the maker himself, and that it shall not be presented at the bank for payment. If passed to a third person, it will be valid in his hands, like any other check. … [Read more...] about MEMORANDUM CHECK