STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

The period of time following an incident that gave rise to a lawsuit during which a lawsuit can be filed. For example, a personal injury lawsuit may be required to be brought within 2 or 3 years after the date the injury occurred. The statue of limitations for each type of lawsuit, such as breach of contract or fraud, varies according to state law. For more information see: … [Read more...] about STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

An English statute, passed 6 Edw. I., A. D., 1278; so called, because it was passed at Gloucester. There were other statutes made at Gloucester, which do not bear this name. See stat. 2 Rich. II. … [Read more...] about STATUTE OF GLOUCESTER

The name commonly given to the state 29 Car. II., c. 3, entitled An act for prevention of frauds and perjuries. This statute has been re-enacted in most. of the states of the Union, generally with omissions, amendments, or alterations. When the words of the statute have been used, the construction put upon them has also been adopted. Most of the acts of the different states … [Read more...] about STATUTE OF FRAUDS

English law. A security entered before the mayor of London, or some chief warden of a city, in pursuance of 13 Ed. 1. stat. 3, c. 1, whereby the lands of the debtor are conveyed to the creditor, till out of the rents and profits of them, his debt may be satisfied. … [Read more...] about STATUTE MERCHANT

The written will of the legislature, solemnly expressed according to the forms prescribed by the constitution; an act of the legislature. See Statute. … [Read more...] about STATUTE LAW