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mar. law. The commander or first officer of a ship; a captain. 2. His rights and duties have been considered under the article Captain. … [Read more...] about MASTER OF A SHIP

A fact that is relevant and important enough so that it could impact the jury or decision makers if it were known. A fact that is of such importance that it could or likely would influence someone's decision on whether or not to enter into a contract. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL FACT

Eng. law. An officer who bears this title, and who acts as an assistant to the lord chancellor, in the court of chancery. 2. This officer was formerly one of the clerks in chancery whose duty was principally confined to keeping the rolls; and when the clerks in chancery became masters, then this officer became distinguished as master of the rolls. Vide Master in Chancery. … [Read more...] about MASTER OF THE ROLLS

Fraud that is substantial enough to have had a measured affect. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL FRAUD

The rule that an employer is responsible and liable for the acts of an employee who is performing within the scope of his or her duty for the employer. … [Read more...] about MASTER SERVANT RULE