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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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The name of this country. 5. The United States of America are a corporation endowed with the capacity to sue and be sued, to convey and receive property. But it is proper to observe that no suit can be brought against the United States without authority of law. 6. The states, individually, retain all the powers which they possessed at the formation of the constitution, and … [Read more...]

UNJUST ENRICHMENT

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A legal doctrine to remedy the situation where one party to a contract or agreement unjustifiably benefits from the property or action of another and without compensation. The law provides an obligation of restitution to be made by the enriched party. … [Read more...]

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

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The government agency established in 1775 responsible for the postal service and delivery of mail in the United States. … [Read more...]

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