This term is borrowed from the laws of France, and is used in Louisiana; the societe en commendite, or partnership in commendam, is formed by a contract, by which one person or partnership agrees to furnish another person or partnership a certain amount, either in property or money, to be employed by the person or partnership to whom it is furnished, in his or their own name or … [Read more...] about SOCIETE EN COMMENDITE
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SOC, SOK, OR SOKA
In Saxon law. Jurisdiction; a power or privilege to administer justice and execute the laws; also a shire, circuit, or territory. Cowell. , … [Read more...] about SOC, SOK, OR SOKA
SOCIETY
A society is a number of persons united together by mutual consent, in order to deliberate, determine, and act jointly for some common purpose. 2. Societies are either incorporated and known to the law, or unincorporated, of which the law does not generally take notice. 3. By civil society is usually understood a state, a nation, or a body politic. 4. An association or company … [Read more...] about SOCIETY
SOCA
A seigniory or lordship, enfranchised by the king, with liberty of holding a court of his socmen or socagers; i.e., his tenants. … [Read more...] about SOCA
SOCIUS
Latin: In the civil law. A partner. … [Read more...] about SOCIUS