common design. 1. The intention by two or more people to join in committing an unlawful act. [Cases: Criminal Law 59(4). C.J.S. Criminal Law § 134.] 2. An intention to commit more than one crime. 3. The general design or layout of plots of land surrounding a particular tract. — Also termed common scheme; common […]
without objection. With general consent. — Also termed without dissent. See general consent under CON-SENT(2).
An estate that is acquired by descent or by operation of law with no other consideration than that of blood.
An agreement to indemnify against any loss that exceeds the amount of coverage under another policy. — Also termed excess policy. Cf. primary insurance. See EXCESS CLAUSE. [Cases: Insurance 2110, 2394.]
Uniform Customs and Practice for Commercial Documentary Credits. A publication of the International Chamber of Commerce that codifies widespread customs of bankers and merchants relating to the mechanics and operation of letters of credit. • Courts look to this publication to supplement and help interpret primary sources of credit law, such as UCC Article 5.
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notice to all the world. A general public announcement regarding a lawsuit, esp. to persons within the jurisdiction where a lawsuit is pending.
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Court of Honor. Hist. 1. English law. A feudal court of the manor. 2. English law. A court with jurisdiction to hear complaints concerning either affronts to honor or encroachments in precedence rights, heraldry, or coat-armor. 3. A tribunal of army officers convened to review and punish any dereliction from a code of honor.
misjoinder (mis-joyn-d[schwa]r). 1. The improper union of parties in a civil case. See JOINDER. Cf. DISJOINDER; NONJOINDER. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 387; Parties 85, 89. C.J.S. Parties §§ 212, 217.] 2. The improper union of offenses in a criminal case. [Cases: Indictment and Information 126. C.J.S. Indictments and Informations § 159.] MISKENNING miskenning (mis-ken-ing). [fr.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A 1996 federal law that provides additional health-insurance protections to employees by limiting the effect of preexisting conditions on an employee’s ability to obtain insurance; permitting an employee to enroll a new dependent acquired by birth, adoption, or marriage; making it easier for people to maintain insurance coverage while
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Miller Act. A federal law requiring the posting of performance and payment bonds before an award is made for a contract for construction, alteration, or repair of a public work or building. 40 USCA §§ 270a–270d-1. [Cases: United States 67. C.J.S. United States § 139.]