TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In insurance law; the danger or hazard of a loss of the property insured; the casualty contemplated in a contract of insurance; the degree of hazard; and, colloquially, the specific house, factory, ship, etc., covered by the policy. Risks of navigation. It is held that this term is not the equivalent of "perils of navigation," but is of more comprehensive import than the … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. A robber. Robbatores et buralatores, robbers and burglars. Bract fol. 115b. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Money that has been invested in common stock or the money which has been invested in a company by a shareholder or co-owner. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The risk borne by a party to an agreement, buyer or seller or carrier, that a product in transit may be lost or damaged while in transit. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Fr. In insurance law ; the dissolution of a policy or contract of insurance for any cause. Emerig. Traite des Assur. c 16. … [Read more...]