contracts. This is the name of that act of a vendor of goods, upon a credit, who, on learning that the buyer has failed, resumes the possession of the goods, while they are in the hands of a carrier or middle-man, in their transit to the buyer, and before they get, into his actual possession. 2. The subject will be considered with reference to, 1. The person who has a right to … [Read more...] about STOPPAGE IN TRANSITU
STOPPAGE IN TRANSITU
STOPPAGE
In the civil law. Compensation or set-off. … [Read more...] about STOPPAGE
STOP ORDER
The name of an order grautable in English chancery practice, to prevent drawing out a fund in court to the prejudice of an assignee or lienholder. … [Read more...] about STOP ORDER
STOP AND FRISK
When police officers stop persons who are suspected of carrying dangerous weapons and conduct a pat down test over the person's clothing to determine whether the individual is carrying a concealed weapon. … [Read more...] about STOP AND FRISK
STOLEN PROPERTY
Goods wrongfully acquired without title and pursuant to robbery, larceny or theft. … [Read more...] about STOLEN PROPERTY