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A character or cipher composed of one or more letters interwoven, being an abbreviation of a name. 2. A signature made by a monogram would perhaps be binding, provided it could be proved to have been made and intended as a signature. 1 Denio, R. 471. And there seems to be no reason why such a signature should not be as binding as one which is altogether illegible. See Initial; … [Read more...] about MONOGRAM

One of the divisions of a year. The space of time denoted by this term varies according as one or another of the following varieties of months is intended: Astronomical, containing one-twelfth of the time occupied by the sun in passing through the entire zodiac. Calender, civil, or solar, which is one of the months in the Gregorian calendar, January, February, March, etc., … [Read more...] about MONTH

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

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

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