In practice. An allowance to the sheriff of so much In the pound upon the amount levied under an execution. Bowe v. Campbell, 2 Civ. Proc. R. (N. Y.) 234. The money which an owner of animals impounded must pay to obtain their release. In old English law. A subsidy to the value of twelve pence in the pound, granted to the king, of all manner of merchandise of every merchant, as … [Read more...] about POUNDAGE
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POWER COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST
By this phrase is meant a right or power to do some act, together with an interest in the subject matter on which the power is to be exercised. It is distinguished from a naked power, which is a mere authority to act, not accompanied by any interest of the donee in the subject matter of the power. Is it an interest in the subject on which the power is to be exercised, or is it … [Read more...] about POWER COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST
POUR ACQUIT
Fr. In French law. The formula which a creditor prefixes to his signature when he gives a receipt. … [Read more...] about POUR ACQUIT
POWER OF ACCEPTANCE
The capacity and authority to agree to an offer and create a binding contract. … [Read more...] about POWER OF ACCEPTANCE
POUR COMPTE DE QUI IL APPARTMENT
Fr. For account of whom it may concern. … [Read more...] about POUR COMPTE DE QUI IL APPARTMENT