Naked. Figuratively, this word is applied to various subjects. 2. A nude contract, nudum pactum, q. v.) is one without a consideration; nu de matter, is a bare allegation of a thing done, without any evidence of it. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Naked. This word is, applied metaphorically to a variety of subjects to indicate that they are lacking in some … [Read more...]

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Latin: In the civil law. This term denoted any damage or injury done to persons or property by an unlawful act committed by a man's slave or animal. An action for damages lay against the master or owner, who, however, might escape further responsibility by delivering up the offending; agent to the party injured. "Noxa" was also used as the designation of the offense committed, … [Read more...]

contracts. A contract made without a consideration,; it is called a nude or naked contract, because it is not clothed with the consideration required by law, in order to give an action. 2. There are some contracts which, in consequence of their forms, import a consideration, as sealed instruments, and bills of exchange, and promissory notes, which are generally good although no … [Read more...]