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Let In the civil law. Obtaining gifts of escheat, etc., from the king by concealing the truth. Bell; Calvin. … [Read more...] about SUBREPTIO

A sum of money provided to a party to further an activity, interest or endeavor. May refer to government grants which are paid to private persons or entities to assist in furthering an enterprise or endeavor which is deemed beneficial to the public. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In English law. An aid, tax, or tribute granted by parliament to the king for the … [Read more...] about SUBSIDY

French law. By this word is understood the fraud committed to obtain a pardon, title, or grant, by alleging facts contrary to truth. … [Read more...] about SUBREPTION

evidence. That which is essential; it is used in opposition to form. 2. It is a general rule, that on any issue it is sufficient to prove the substance of the issue. For example, in a case where the defendant pleaded payment of the principal sum and all interest due, and it appeared in evidence that a gross sum was paid, not amounting to the full interest, but accepted by the … [Read more...] about SUBSTANCE

(A) A taking on of the legal rights of someone whose debts or expenses have been paid. For example, subrogation occurs when an insurance company that has paid off its injured claimant takes the legal rights the claimant has against a third party that caused the injury, and sues that third party. (B) civil law, contracts. The act of putting by a transfer, a person in the place … [Read more...] about SUBROGATION