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Neglect to use. Neglect to use a franchise; neglect to exercise an office. 2 Bl. Comm. 153. Neglect or omission to use an easement or other right 3 Kent, Comm. 448. A right acquired by use may be lost by non-user. … [Read more...]
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A verdict In a Scotch criminal trial, to the effect that the guilt of the accused is not made out, though his Innocence is not clear. … [Read more...]
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In English law. Twelve acres and a half. … [Read more...]
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A return sometimes made by sheriffs or constables to a writ of execution; but it is not a technical formula, and is condemned by the courts as ambiguous and insufficient See Martin v. Martin, 50 N. C. 346; Langford v. Few, 146 Mo. 142, 47 S. W. 927, 69 Am. St Rep. 606; Merries: v. Carter, 205 I1L 73, 68 N. E 750. … [Read more...]
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Stock that is issued without any face value or with a value so low so as to be negligible. … [Read more...]