One who is not a dweller within some jurisdiction in question; not an inhabitant of the state of the forum. Gardner v. Meeker, 169 111. 40, 48 N. E. 307; oNagel v. Loomis, 33 Neb. 490, 50 N. W. 441; Morgan v. Nunes, 54 Miss. 310. For the distinction between "residence" and "domicile," see DOMICILE. … [Read more...]
NONOBVIOUSNESS
A patent term and a required element of an invention in order to obtain patent protection. An invention must be a new invention, an unexpected development and not obvious. For example, a new device that uses light to indicate how quickly a vehicle may travel would not be completely new or nonobvious as similar devices exist. … [Read more...]
NON-RESIDENTIO FRO CLERICO REGIS
A writ, addressed to a bishop, charging him not to molest a clerk employed in the royal service, by reason of his non-residence; in which case he is to be discharged. Reg. Orig. 58. Non respondebit minor nisi in eansa dotis, et boo pro favor? doti. 4 Coke, 71. A minor shall not answer unless in a case of dower, and this in favor of dower. … [Read more...]
NONPAYMENT
The neglect, failure, or refusal of payment of a debt or evidence of debt when due. … [Read more...]
NONRESPONSIVE ANSWER
The failure of a witness to answer a question or to evade answering a question. … [Read more...]