Maritime causes are those arising from maritime contracts, whether made at sea or on land, that is, such as relate to the commerce, business or navigation of the sea; as, charter parties, affreightments, marine loans, hypothecations, contracts for maritime service in building, repairing, supplying and navigating ships, contracts and quasi contracts respecting averages, … [Read more...] about MARITIME CAUSE
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MARGINAL NOTE
In Scotch law. A note inserted on the margin of a deed, embodying either some clause which was omitted in transcribing or some change in the agreement of the parties. Bell. An abstract of a reported case, a summary of the facts, or brief statement of the principle decided, which is prefixed to the report of the case, sometimes in the margin, Is also spoken of by this name. … [Read more...] about MARGINAL NOTE
MARITAL AGREEMENT
A marriage contract between two persons, frequently stating the property owned by each spouse. … [Read more...] about MARITAL AGREEMENT
MARGINAL TAX RATE
A tax bracket for purposes of determination of tax liability. … [Read more...] about MARGINAL TAX RATE
MARITAL COMMUNICATIONS PRIVILEGE
As per the laws of evidence, the communications between a husband and wife are confidential and inadmissible in court so as to protect the sanctity of marriage. If a husband or wife could be called to testify for such statements, then trust would be lost as any communications made between a husband or wife in private might later be used against them. … [Read more...] about MARITAL COMMUNICATIONS PRIVILEGE