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The failure to adequately warn or provide information with regard to the proper and safe use, inherent dangers that may exist and any important risks associated with use of the product. … [Read more...] about MARKETING DEFECT

That system of law which relates to the affairs of the sea, such as seamen, ships, shipping, navigation, and the like. … [Read more...] about MARITIME LAW

In practice and conveyancing. One who makes his mark; a person who cannot write, and only makes his mark In executing instruments. Arch. N. Pr. 13; 2 Chit. 92. … [Read more...] about MARKSMAN

A contract or agreement by which one, who is the lender, lends to another, who is the borrower, a certain sum of money, upon condition that if the thing upon which the loan has been made, should be lost by any peril of the sea, or vis major, the lender shall not be repaid, unless what remains shall be equal to the sum borrowed; and if the thing arrive in safety, or in case it … [Read more...] about MARITIME LOAN

An English statute enacted in 1267 (52 Hen. III.) at Marlbridge, (now called "Marlborough,") where parliament was then sitting. It related to land tenures, and to procedure, and to unlawful and excessive distresses. … [Read more...] about MARLBRIDGE, STATUTE OF