Larceny in which the perpetrator obtains property by threatening to (1) inflict bodily harm on anyone or commit any other criminal offense, (2) accuse anyone of a criminal offense, (3) expose any secret tending to subject any person to hatred, contempt, or ridicule, or impair one’s credit or business reputation, (4) take or withhold action […]
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A deed conveying title to real property to a trustee as security until the grantor repays a loan. • This type of deed resembles a mortgage. — Also termed trust deed; trust indenture; indemnity mortgage. — Also termed common-law mortgage. [Cases: Mortgages 8. C.J.S. Mortgages §§ 5–6, 10.]
Capias in withernam 〈拉〉扣押等值物令状 在动产占有回复之诉〔action of replevin〕中，法院判决被告向原告返还其非法占有的原告的财产，而这些财产已被转移或隐匿时，可向行政司法官签发此令状，令其扣押与应返还之物等值的被告的其他财产。
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Durrett rule. Bankruptcy. The principle that a transfer of property in exchange for less than 70% of the property’s value should be invalidated as a preferential transfer. Durrett v. Washington Nat’l Ins. Co., 621 F.2d 201 (5th Cir. 1980); 11 USCA § 548. • This rule has been applied most frequently to foreclosure sales. But
maintain v. (1)使继续；保持；维持 (2)保持占有(某物) (3)坚持意见；主张 (4)维护；维修；养护 (5)赡养；扶养 尤指以支付扶养费的方式在财力上供养他人。 (6)第三人帮助诉讼；帮讼(→maintenance; repair)
pro bono (proh boh-noh), adv. & adj.[Latin pro bono publico “for the public good”] Being or involving uncompensated legal services performed esp. for the public good (took the case pro bono) (50 hours of pro bono work each year). [Cases: Attorney and Client 132. C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 299–303.] “The bar in this country
legislative council. 1. A state agency that studies legislative problems and plans legislative strategy between regular legislative sessions. 2. In some English-speaking jurisdictions, the upper house of a legislature (corresponding to an American senate). 3. In some English-speaking jurisdictions, the lower house of a legislature (corresponding to an American House of Representatives).
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monstrans de droit (mon-str[schwa]nz d[schwa] droyt). [Law French] Hist. A manifestation of right as a method of obtaining restitution from the Crown. • It was replaced by the writ of right. Currently, restitution is obtained by an ordinary action against the government.
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Master of the Mint. Hist. A salaried warden who supervised all activities of the royal mint. • The office was abolished under the Coinage Act of 1870 and replaced with Master Worker and Warden of Her Majesty’s Royal Mint.
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buy-back clause. 1. Contracts. A provision that requires a manufacturer or franchiser to buy back inventory and equipment if the distributor or franchisee’s contract is terminated prematurely. 2. Contracts. A clause allowing the seller of property the right or opportunity to repurchase the property under stated conditions. 3. Insurance. An insurance-policy clause that provides for