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PLAT, OR PLOT

A map, or representation on paper, of a piece of land subdivided into lots, with streets, alleys, etc., usually drawn to a scale. McDaniel v. Mace, 47 … [Read more...] about PLAT, OR PLOT

An interpretation using the literal meaning of the words without looking deeper into the legislative history or to other evidence that might illustrate the makers' intent or the spirit of the law. … [Read more...] about PLAIN MEANING

PLAY-DEBT.

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Debt contracted by gaming. … [Read more...] about PLAY-DEBT.

PLAIN MEANING RULE

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Where the meaning of the literal words in a document are clear, unambiguous and unchallengeable then such meaning and words must be accepted. … [Read more...] about PLAIN MEANING RULE

PLAZA

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A Spanish word, meaning a public square in a city or town. Sachs v. Towauda, 79 111. App. 441. … [Read more...] about PLAZA

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