A collection of units. 2. In pleading, numbers must be stated truly, when alleged in the recital of a record, written instrument, or express contract. But in other cases, it is not in general requisite that they should be truly stated, because they are not required to be strictly proved. If, for example, in an action of trespass the plaintiff proves the wrongful taking away of … [Read more...] about NUMBER
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NULL
Properly, that which does not exist; that which is not in the nature of things. In a figurative sense it signifies that which has no more effect than if it did not exist. Naught; of no validity or effect. Usually coupled with the word "void;" as null and void." … [Read more...] about NULL
NUMMATA TERRAE
An acre of land. Spelman. … [Read more...] about NUMMATA TERRAE
NULL AND VOID
Having not value or effect. Is effectively ended completely without amounting to anything. … [Read more...] about NULL AND VOID
NUMMERATA PECUNIA
Latin: In the civil law. Money told or counted; money paid by tale. Inst 3, 24, 2; Bract fol. 35. … [Read more...] about NUMMERATA PECUNIA