Scottish law. The right which the cautioner (surety) has to insist that the creditor shall do his best to compel the performance of the contract by the principal debtor, before he shall be called upon. … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF DISCUSSION
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RIGHT TO BEGIN
On the hearing or trial of a cause, or the argument of a demurrer, petition, etc., the right to begin ia the right of first addressing the court or jury. The right to begin is frequently of Importance, as the counsel who begins haa also the right of replying or having the last word after the counsel on the opposite aide has addressed the court or jury. Sweet … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO BEGIN
RIGHT OF DIVISION
Scottish law. The right which each of several cautioners (sureties) has to refuse to answer for more than his own share of the debt. To entitle the cautioner to this right, the other cautioners must be solvent, and there must be no words in the bond to exclude it. 1 Bell's Com. 347, 5th ed. … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF DIVISION
RIGHT TO CANCEL (A CONTRACT)
See cooling-off rules. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO CANCEL (A CONTRACT)
RIGHT OF ENTRY
A right of entry is the right of taking or resuming possession of land by entering on it in a peaceable manner. … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF ENTRY