An amount or an interest related to money or that which can be measured in money. For example, one has a pecuniary interest in an investment in stocks. … [Read more...] about PECUNIARY INTEREST
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PAYMENT IN FULL
Language that is usually inserted on a check or monetary instrument to indicate that it is in full payment for a debt or obligation. The actual amount owed may actually be in dispute at the time, regardless of the writing. … [Read more...] about PAYMENT IN FULL
PEACEABLE ENTRY
Having permission or authorization or ability to legally enter a private premises. … [Read more...] about PEACEABLE ENTRY
PECUNIARY LEGACY
A pecuniary legacy is one of money; pecuniary legacies are most usually general legacies, but there may be a specific pecuniary legacy; for example, of the money in a certain bag. 1 Rop. Leg. 150, n. … [Read more...] about PECUNIARY LEGACY
PAYMENT INTO COURT
Where a party pays money into court and is held by the court until it is determined who should be distributed the money or part of the money. Frequently this occurs in landlord-tenant court where a tenant may need to deposit rent with the court pending an eviction proceeding in order to avoid eviction for non-payment. … [Read more...] about PAYMENT INTO COURT