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TWELVE-DAY WRIT

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A writ Issued under the St. 18 A 19 Vict c. 67, for summary procedure on bills of exchange and promissory notes, abolished by rule of court in 1880. Wharton. … [Read more...]

TWELVE-MONTH

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in the singular number, includes all the year; but twelve months are to be computed according to twenty-eight days for every month. 6 Coke, 62. … [Read more...]

TWENTY YEARS

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The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. After twenty years from the time it became due, a bond will be presumed to have been paid. And the same presumption arises that a judgment has been paid, if no steps have … [Read more...]

TWYHTNDI

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The lower order of Saxons, valued at 200s. in the scale of pecuniary mulcts inflicted for crimes. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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