When a person fails to show up or appear at a place where the person was expected, for example, a missed flight on an airplane. … [Read more...] about NO SHOW
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NIGHT
As to what, by the common law, is reckoned night and what day, it seems to be the general opinion that, if there be daylight, or crepusculumr enough begun or left to discern a man's face, that is considered day; and night is when It is so dark that the countenance of a man cannot be discerned. 1 Hale, P. C. 350. However, the limit of 9 P.M. to 6 A.M. has been fixed by statute, … [Read more...] about NIGHT
NISI PRIUS ROLL
Eng. practice. A transcript of a case made from the plea roll, and includes the declaration, plea, replication, rejoinder and the issue. Eunom. Dial. 2, 28, 29, p. 110, 111. After the nisi prius roll is returned from the trial, it assumes the name of posted. … [Read more...] about NISI PRIUS ROLL
NO STRIKE CLAUSE
Where a union or steward agrees that the employees or union members will not strike during the course of negotiations. … [Read more...] about NO STRIKE CLAUSE
NIGHT WALKERS
Persons who sleep by day and walk by night 5 E. Ill. c. 14; that is, persons of suspicious appearance and demeanor, who walk by night. 2. Watchmen may undoubtedly arrest them, and it is said that private persons may also do so. … [Read more...] about NIGHT WALKERS