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RUNNING DAYS

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Days counted in their regular succession on the calendar, In eluding Sundays and holidays. … [Read more...] about RUNNING DAYS

RUNNING LEASE

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Where a lease provided that the tenancy should not be confined to any portion of the land granted, but allowed the tenant the use of all the land he could clear, it was called in the old books a "running lease," as distinguished from one confined to a particular division, circumscribed by metes and bounds, within a larger tract. Cowan v. Hatcher (Tenn. Ch. App.) 59 S. W. 69L … [Read more...] about RUNNING LEASE

RUNNING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

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A metaphorical expression, by which is meant that the time mentioned in the statute of limitations is considered as passing. … [Read more...] about RUNNING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

RUNNING POLICY

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A running policy is one which contemplates successive insurances, and which provides that the object of the policy may be from time to time defined, especially as to the subjects of insurance, by additional statements or indorsements. Civ. Code Cal. … [Read more...] about RUNNING POLICY

RULES OF COURT

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Rules that are specific to a court, such as conduct and procedure, that govern that court's proceedings. They are applicable to all participants including the parties and their attorneys. … [Read more...] about RULES OF COURT

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