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PROFITS

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1. The advance in the price of goods sold beyond the cost of purchase. The gain made by the sale of produce or manufactures, after deducting the value of the labor, materials, rents, and all expenses, together with the interest of the capital employed. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In general, by this term is understood the benefit which a man derives from a … [Read more...] about PROFITS

PROFER

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In old English law. An offer or proffer; an offer or endeavor to proceed in an action, by any man concerned to do so. Cowell. A return made by a sheriff of his accounts Into the exchequer; a payment made on such return. Id. … [Read more...] about PROFER

PROFERT IN CURIA

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L. Lat. He produces in court. In old practice, these words were inserted in a declaration, as an allegation that the plaintiff was ready to produce, or did actually produce, in court, the deed or other written instrument on which his suit was founded, in order that the court might inspect the same and the defendant hear it read. The same formula was used where the defendant … [Read more...] about PROFERT IN CURIA

PROGRESSION

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That state of a business which is neither the commencement nor the end. Some act done after the matter has commenced, and before it is completed. Plowd. 343. Pronijbetur me quis faeiat in sno quod noeere possit alieno. It is forbidden for any one to do or make on his own [land] what may injure another's. 9 Coke, 59a. … [Read more...] about PROGRESSION