Open; manifest; public; issuing in action, as distinguished from that which rests merely in intention or design. Market overt. See MarketOvert act. In criminal law. An open, manifest act from which criminality may be implied. An open act, which must be manifestly proved. 3 Inst. 12. An overt act essential to establish an attempt to commit a crime is an act done to carry out the … [Read more...]

A bill, note, bond or other contract, for the payment of money at a particular day, when not paid upon the day, is overdue. 2. The indorsement of a note or bill overdue, is equivalent to drawing a new bill payable at sight. 2 Conn. 419; 18 Pick. 260; 9 Alab. R. 153. 3. A note when passed or assigned when overdue, is subject to all the equities between the original contracting … [Read more...]

Work performed in addition to the usual and customary working hours, .e.g. work performed above and beyond an 8 hour work day. … [Read more...]

To inquire into; to review; to disturb. "The merits of a judgment can never be overhauled by an original suit" 2 H. Bl. 414. … [Read more...]

Payment for overtime work, typically at a rate in excess above the normal rate e.g. time and a half or 1.5 times the laborer's hourly rate. … [Read more...]