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MARITAL PRIVILEGE

The right not to be forced to disclose at trial the confidential communications between husband and wife during marriage. Such communications are inadmissible at trial without an exception. … [Read more...] about MARITAL PRIVILEGE

MARINE INTEREST

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contracts. A compensation paid for the use and risk of money loaned on respondentia and bottomry; provided the money be loaned and put in risk, there is no limit as to the amount which may be lawfully charged by the lender. … [Read more...] about MARINE INTEREST

MARITAL PROPERTY

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The property that is accumulated by the spouses during the marriage, also referred to as community property in some states. State law governs what is to be included within marital property and may include exclusions, such as inheritance. … [Read more...] about MARITAL PROPERTY

MARINE LEAGUE

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A measure equal to the twentieth part of a degree. Bouch. Inst. n. 1845, not. Vide Cannon Shot; Sea. … [Read more...] about MARINE LEAGUE

MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

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See divorce agreement … [Read more...] about MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

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