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An officer of the court of chancery. 2. The origin of these officers is thus accounted for. The chancellor from the first found it necessary to have a number of clerks, were it for no other purpose, than to perform the mechanical part of the business, the writing; these soon rose to the number of twelve. In process of time this number being found insufficient, these clerks … [Read more...] about MASTER IN CHANCERY

Relevant evidence that could have bearing on whether a face in issue is more likely to be true or not to be true. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL EVIDENCE

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