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Ordinary conveyances between two or more persons in the country; i.e., upon the land to be transferred. … [Read more...] about PAIS, CONVEYANCES IN

A compilation of Roman law, consisting of selected passages from the writings of the most authoritative of the older jurists, methodically arranged, prepared by Tribonian with the assistance of sixteen associates, tinder a commission from the emperor Justinian. . This work, which is otherwise called the "Digest," comprises fifty books, and is one of the four &reat works' … [Read more...] about PANDECTS

In commercial law.' Equal; equality. An equality subsisting between the nominal or face value of a bill of exchange, share of stock, etc., and its actual selling value. When the values are thus equal, the instrument or share is said to be "at par;" if it can be sold for more than its nominal worth, it is "above par;" if for less, it is "below par." tt Edward v. Fish, 156 N. Y. … [Read more...] about PAR

Fr. The country; the neighborhood. A trial per pais signifies a trial by the country; that is, by jury. An assurance by matter in pais is an assurance transacted between two or more private persons "In the country;" that is, upon the very spot to be transferred. Matter in pais signifies matter of fact, probably because matters of fact are triable by the country; i e.t by jury; … [Read more...] about PAIS, PAYS

To appease the interests of a potential purchaser without care for moral principles. Also used to refer to the solicitation of customers for the services of a prostitute; a pimp. … [Read more...] about PANDER