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Unknown. The law French form of the Saxon "uncouth." Britt. c. 12. … [Read more...] about UNKOUTH

A term used in maritime law to designate the unloading of cargo of a vessel at the place where it is properly to be delivered. The Two Catharines, 24 Fed. Cas. 429. … [Read more...] about UNLIVERY

The federal administrative agency which adjudicated disputes over tax issues such as income tax, estate taxes and other disputes involving the IRS. … [Read more...] about UNITED STATES TAX COURT

estates. An agreement or coincidence of certain qualities in the title of a joint estate or an estate in common. 2. In a joint estate there must exist four unities; that of interest, for a joint-tenant cannot be entitled to one period of duration or quantity of interest in lands, and the other to a different; one cannot be tenant for life, and the other for years: that of … [Read more...] about UNITY

Parties who have the same interests such as those who stand to gain as the result of a certain action, such as co-plaintiffs who will all benefit equally should the defendants be found liable in a lawsuit. … [Read more...] about UNITY OF INTEREST