In English law. The statute 9 Geo. IV. c. 14, taking its name from Lord Tenterden, who procured its enactment, which is a species of extension of the statute of frauds, and requires the reduction of contracts to writing. … [Read more...] about TENTERDEN’S ACT
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TENERI
contracts. That part of a bond where the obligor declares himself to be held and firmly bound to the obligee, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, is called the teneri. … [Read more...] about TENERI
TENTHS
In English law. A temporary aid issuing out of personal property, and. granted to the king by parliament; formerly the real tenth part of all the movables belonging to the subject. 1 Bl. Comm. 308. . In English ecelesiastieal law. The tenth part of the annual profit of every living in the kingdom, formerly paid to the pope, but by statute 26 Hen. VIII. c 3, transferred to the … [Read more...] about TENTHS
TENET
Which he holds. There are two ways of stating the tenure in an action of waste. The averment is either in the tenet and the tenuit; it has a reference to the time of the waste done, and not to the time of bringing the action. 2. When the averment is in the tenet the plaintiff on obtaining a verdict, will recover the place wasted, namely, that part of the premises in which the … [Read more...] about TENET
TENUIT
Which he held. When the tenancy is ended and the tenant is sued in an action of waste, the averment of tenure is in the tenuit. … [Read more...] about TENUIT