Eng. law. When the crown is in possession, or any title is vested in it which is claimed by a subject, as no suit can be brought against the king, the subject is allowed to file in chancery a petition of right to the king. 2. This is in the, nature of an action against a subject, in which the petitioner sets out his right to that which is demanded by him, and prays the king to … [Read more...] about PETITION OF RIGHT
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PESSURABLE WARES
Merchandise which takes up a good deal of room In a ship. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PESSURABLE WARES
PETITIONER
(A) Another name for a plaintiff in certain types of cases and used in certain types of lawsuits, for example, divorce and family law cases in many states. May also be used in Landlord-Tenant actions where the landlord petitions the court for relief from a tenant who has stayed beyond his or her lease term. (B) Immigration Law: The request made by a sponsoring company or person … [Read more...] about PETITIONER
PET TRUST
A trust set up to the care and benefit of a pet. Allowed by law in some states. … [Read more...] about PET TRUST
PETITIONING CREDITOR
The creditor at whose instance an adjudication of bankruptcy is made against a bankrupt. … [Read more...] about PETITIONING CREDITOR