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ONEROUS GIFT

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civil law. The gift of a thing subject to certain charges which the giver has imposed on the donee. Poth. h. t. … [Read more...]

ON THE STAND

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Common phrase to describe a witness testifying under oath on trial who is situated in the witness box, usually a chair next to the judge that it is above the floor level (on the stand) so that all can observe the witness' demeanor and hear statements made with more clarity. … [Read more...]

ONCE A MORTGAGE, ALWAYS A MORTGAGE

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This rule signifies that an instrument originally intended as a mortgage, and not a deed, cannot be converted into anything else than a mortgage by any subsequent clause or agreement. Once a recompense, always a recompense. 19 Vin. Abr. 277. … [Read more...]

ONE-YEAR RULE

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A patent application rule where a patent must be filed within one year of any of the following occurring: (i) the public use of the invention by the inventor, (ii) a sale of the invention, (iii) a published document containing either offers to sell the invention or the invention is described by the inventor. Failure to file a file the patent application will place the invention … [Read more...]

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