The liability of a manufacturer of a product for defects which cause harm or injury to others. … [Read more...] about PRODUCTS LIABILITY
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PRODES HOMINES
A term said by Tomlins to be frequently applied In the ancient books to the barons of the realm, particularly as constituting a council or administration or government. It is probably a corruption of "probi homines." … [Read more...] about PRODES HOMINES
PRODIGAL
civil law, persons. Prodigals were persons who, though of full age, were incapable of managing their affairs, and of the obligations which attended them, in consequence of their bad conduct, and for whom a curator was therefore appointed. 2. In Pennsylvania, by act of assembly, an habitual drunkard is deprived of the management of his affairs, when he wastes his property, and … [Read more...] about PRODIGAL
PRODIGUS
Latin: In Roman law. A prodigal; a spendthrift; a person whose extravagant habits manifested an inability to administer his own affairs, and for whom a guardian might therefore be appointed. … [Read more...] about PRODIGUS
PRODITION
Treason; treachery. … [Read more...] about PRODITION