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MISSIVES

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In Scotch law. Writings passed between parties as evidence of a transaction. … [Read more...]

MITIGATION

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Alleviation; abatement or diminution of a penalty or punishment imposed by law. "Mitigating circumstances" are such as do not constitute a justification or excuse of the offense in question, but which, in fairness and mercy, may be considered as extenuating or reducing the degree of moral culpability. Mitigation of damages. A reduction of the amount of damages, not by proof of … [Read more...]

MITIGATION OF DAMAGES

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A reduction of the amount of damages, not by proof of facts which are a bar to a part of the plaintiffs cause of action, or a justification, nor yet of facts which constitute a cause of action in favor of the defendant, but rather facts which show that the plaintiffs conceded cause of action does not entitle him to so large an amount as the showing on his side would otherwise … [Read more...]

MISTAKE

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Some unintentional act, omission, or error arising from ignorance, surprise, Imposition, or misplaced confidence. Code Ga. s 3117; 1 Story, Eq. Jur. … [Read more...]

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