An action of assumpsit will lie to recover money to which the plaintiff is entitled, and which in justice and equity, when no rule of policy or strict law prevents it, the defendant ought to refund to the plaintiff, and which he cannot with a good conscience retain, on a count for money had and received. 2. When the money has been received by the defendant in consequence of … [Read more...] about MONEY HAD AND RECEIVED
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MONOGRAPH
A special treatise upon a particular subject of limited range; a treatise or commentary upon a particular branch or division of a general subject … [Read more...] about MONOGRAPH
MONTH TO MONTH
Upon the termination of some agreements (usually rental agreements), if the parties choose to continue to perform, the term will automatically default to a monthly term, typically requiring 30 days prior notice to terminate. … [Read more...] about MONTH TO MONTH
MONEY JUDGMENT
A final judgment rendered by the court within which the defendant is ordered to pay the plaintiff a sum of money. … [Read more...] about MONEY JUDGMENT
MONOMACHY
A duel; a single combat It was anciently allowed by law for the trial or proof of crimes. It was even permitted in pecuniary causes, but it is now forbidden both by the civil law and canon laws. … [Read more...] about MONOMACHY