fraud. Both parties be in pari delicto is not allowed to allege his own turpitude in such cases, when defendant at law, or prevented from alleging it, when plaintiff in equity, whenever the refusal to execute the contract at law, or the refusal to relieve against it in equity, would give effect to the original purpose, and encourage the parties engaged, in such transactions. … [Read more...] about PARTICEPS FRAUDIS
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PARSON
The rector of a church; one that has full possession of all the rights of a parochial church. The appellation of "parson," however it may be depreciated by familiar, clownish, and indiscriminate use, is the most legal, most beneficial, and most honorable title that a parish priest can enjoy, because such a one, Sir Edward Coke observes, and he only, is said vicem sen personam … [Read more...] about PARSON
PARTICIPATE
Another term for to invest or to be a part of an investment. … [Read more...] about PARTICIPATE
PARSONAGE
A certain portion of lands, tithes, and offerings, established by law, for the maintenance of the minister who has the cure of souls. Tomlins. The word is more generally used for the house set apart for the residence of the minister. Mozley A Whitley. See Wells' Estate v. Congregational Church, 83 Vt 116, 21 Atl. 270; Everett v. First Presbyterian Church, 53 N. J. Eq. 500, 32 … [Read more...] about PARSONAGE
PARTICULA
A small piece of land. … [Read more...] about PARTICULA