In a general Sense. A mandate, precept; a command or direction authoritatively given; a rule or regulation., The distinction between "order" and "requisition" is that the first is a mandatory act, the latter a request. Mills v. Martin, 19 Johns. (N. Y.) 7. In practice. Every direction of a court or judge made or entered in writing, and not included in a judgment, is denominated … [Read more...] about ORDER (IN A GENERAL SENSE)
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ORDINARY LOSS
Losses resulting for day to day, ordinary business operations. … [Read more...] about ORDINARY LOSS
ORDER NISI
A conditional order which is to be confirmed unless something be done, which has been required, by a time specified. Eden. Inj. 122. … [Read more...] about ORDER NISI
ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE
The failure to use ordinary and reasonable care under the circumstances. … [Read more...] about ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE
ORDER OF FILIATION
The name of a judgment tendered by two justices, having jurisdiction in such case, in which a man therein named is adjudged to be the putative father of a bastard child; and it is farther adjudged that he pay a certain sum for its support. 2. The order must bear upon its face, 1st. That it was made upon the complaint of the township, parish, or other place, where the child was … [Read more...] about ORDER OF FILIATION