To maintain an action or suit is to commence or institute it; the term imports the existence of a cause of action. Boutiller v. The Milwaukee, 8 Minn. 105, (Gil. 80, 81.) … [Read more...] about MAINTAIN
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MAJO
Military language. The lowest of the staff officers; a degree higher than captain. … [Read more...] about MAJO
MAJUS JUS
In old practice. Greater right or more right A plea in the old real actions. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 476. Majus jus merum, more mere right Bract fol. 31. … [Read more...] about MAJUS JUS
MAINTAIN AN ACTION
To continue a lawsuit and litigate through and until its conclusion. … [Read more...] about MAINTAIN AN ACTION
MAJOR
A person of full age; one who is no longer a minor; one who has attained the management of his own concerns and the enjoyment of his civic rights. In military law. The officer next in rank above a captain. … [Read more...] about MAJOR