A will that was created and drafted in secret, signed, sealed and witnessed. … [Read more...] about MYSTIC WILL
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MUTUAL MISTAKE
A misunderstanding or mistake by both or all parties to a contract, which is not canceled as a result of a superficial mistake but is void if the mistake is with regard to a fundamental or essential part of the agreement. For example, if the parties thought that a pregnant horse was being sold but, upon inspection, it is discovered that the animal is a sterile mule. … [Read more...] about MUTUAL MISTAKE
MUTUAL WILLS
Wills that are made by each spouse or two members of a partnership that have nearly identical provisions; also called mirror wills or reciprocal wills. … [Read more...] about MUTUAL WILLS
MUNITIONS OF WAR
In international law and United States statutes, this term includes not only ordnance, ammunition, and other material directly useful in the conduct of a war, but also whatever may contribute to its successful maintenance. such as military stores of all kinds and articles of food. See U. S. v. Sheldon, 2 Wheat 119, 4 L. Ed. 199. … [Read more...] about MUNITIONS OF WAR
MUSTIRO
This name is given to the issue of an Indian and a negro. … [Read more...] about MUSTIRO