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Generally, this term denotes the person who actually commits a crime or delict, or by whose immediate agency it occurs. But, where a servant of a railroad company is killed through the negligence of a co employe, the company itself may be regarded as the "perpetrator" of the act, within the meaning of a statute giving an action against the perpetrator. Philo v. Illinois Cent R. … [Read more...] about PERPETRATOR

All of one's personal property. Usually used in wills to state that all personal property is left to a specific heir. … [Read more...] about PERSONAL EFFECTS

Never ceasing; continuous; enduring; lasting; unlimited in respect of time; continuing without intermission or interval. See Scanlan v. Crawshaw, 5 Mo. App. 337. Perpetual edict. In Roman law. Originally the term "perpetual" was merely opposed to "occasional" and was used to distinguish the general edicts of the praetors from the special edicts or orders which they issued in … [Read more...] about PERPETUAL

An expense incurred for personal individual or family reasons. … [Read more...] about PERSONAL EXPENSE

A proceeding for taking and preserving the testimony of witnesses, which otherwise might be lost before the trial in which it is Intended to be used. It is usually allowed where the witnesses are aged and infirm or are about to remove from the state. 3 Bl. Comm. 450. … [Read more...] about PERPETUATING TESTIMONY