Latin meaning an observation (made by a judge) with regard to a matter that is secondary to the issue before the court and unnecessary in determining the issue that is before the court. See Dictum. … [Read more...] about OBITER DICTUM
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OBJECT
1. An item. 2. To disapprove. To protest. … [Read more...] about OBJECT
OBJECT (NOUN)
n. This term "includes whatever is presented to the mind, as well as what may be presented to the senses; whatever,1 also, is acted upon, or operated upon, affirmatively, or Intentionally influenced by anything done, moved, or applied thereto." Woodruff, J., Wells v. Shook, 8 Blatchf. 257, Fed. Cas. No. 17,406. Object of an action. The thing sought to be obtained by the action; … [Read more...] about OBJECT (NOUN)
OB CAUSAM ALIQUAM A RE MARITIMA ORTAM
For some cause arising out of a maritime matter. 1 Pet. Adm. 92. Said to be Selden's translation of the French definition of admiralty jurisdiction, "pour le fait de la mer." Id. … [Read more...] about OB CAUSAM ALIQUAM A RE MARITIMA ORTAM
OBJECT (VERB)
v. In legal proceedings, to object (e. gn to the admission of evidence) is to interpose a declaration to the effect that the particular matter or thing under consideration is not done or admitted with the consent of the party objecting, but is by him consicV ered improper or illegal, and referring the question of its propriety or legality to the court … [Read more...] about OBJECT (VERB)