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Temporary remedy granted by a court of law that … [Read more...] about PROVISIONAL REMEDY

A term used in Louisiana, which signifies nearly the same as attachment of property. 2. It is regulated by the Code of Practice as follows, namely: Art. 284. The plaintiff may, in certain caws, hereafter provided, obtain the provisional seizure of the property which he holds in pledge, or on which he has a privilege, in order to secure the payment of his claim. 3. Art. 285. … [Read more...] about PROVISIONAL SEIZURE

Latin: In English history. Those acts of parliament which were passed to curb the arbitrary power of the crown. See PROVISION. … [Read more...] about PROVISIONES

Food for man; victuals. 2. As good provisions contribute so much to the health and comfort of man, the law requires that they shall be wholesome; he who sells unwholesome provisions, may therefore be punished for a misdemeanor. 3. And in the sale of provisions, the rule is, that the seller impliedly warrants that they are wholesome. … [Read more...] about PROVISIONS

A condition or provision which is inserted in a deed, lease, mortgage, or contract, and on the performance or nonperformance of which the validity of the deed, etc., frequently depends; it usually begins with the word "provided." A proviso in deeds or laws is a limitation or exception to a grant made or authority conferred, the effect of which is to declare that the one shall … [Read more...] about PROVISO