LL Fr. Words of law; technical words. Parols font plea. Words make the plea. 5 Mod. 458. … [Read more...] about PAROLS DE LEY
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PARTIAL PERFORMANCE
The completion of a divisible obligation of a contract. The general rule is that partial performance can be accepted. However, a contract is not compete by partial performance and remains incomplete until full performance. Partial performance is of importance with regard to damages and remedies. … [Read more...] about PARTIAL PERFORMANCE
PARQUET
In French law. 1. The magistrates who are charged with the conduct of proceedings in criminal cases and misdemeanors. 2. That part of the bourse which is reserved for stock-brokers. … [Read more...] about PARQUET
PARTIAL VERDICT
A verdict where a jury is split, finding a criminal guilty of some charges and innocent of others. … [Read more...] about PARTIAL VERDICT
PARRICIDE
civil law. One who murders his father; it is applied, by extension, to one who murders his mother, his brother, his sister, or his children. The crime committed by such person is also called parricide. … [Read more...] about PARRICIDE