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Definition of Chiltern Hundreds The hundreds of Stoke, Desborough and Burnham in Bucks. A member of the House of Commons cannot resign his seat, but the acceptance of an office of profit under the Crown obliges him to vacate it, but may leave him eligible for re-election. The stewardship of […]

Definition of Chirograph Anciently a deed of two parts which were written on the same paper or parchment, with the word chirographum in capital letters between the two parts : the paper or parchment was then cut through the middle of the letters, and a part given to each party. If the cutting […]

Definition of Chirographum Apud Debitorem Reportum Praesumitur Sol U Turn A deed or bond found with the debtor is presumed to be paid Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Chirographum Apud Debitorem Reportum Praesumitur Sol U Turn in the Dictionaries, […]

Definition of Chose A thing ; a chattel personal. A chose in possession is a moveable chattel in the custody or under the control of the owner ; e.g., furniture, horses Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Chose in the Dictionaries, Chose in our legal […]

Definition of Chose In Action A right of proceeding in a Court of law to procure the payment of a sum of money (e.g., a bill of exchange, a policy of insurance), or to recover pecuniary damages for the infliction of a wrong or the non-performance of a contract. A legal chose in action is…

Definition of Churchwardens Parochial officers and guardians of the property of the Church Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Churchwardens in the Dictionaries, Churchwardens in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

Definition of Charge By Way Of Legal Mortgage Introduced by the Law of Property Act, 1922. It. is a charge which has the same effect as a legal mortgage. (See section 87, Law of Property Act, 1925.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Charge By Way Of […]

Definition of Charge D’ Affaires A subordinate diplomatic agent, accredited to the Foreign Minister of the State where he resides Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Charge D’ Affaires in the Dictionaries, Charge D’ Affaires in our legal dictionaries, […]

Definition of Charging Order An order that any stock or fund standing in the name of, or the property of, a judgment debtor, shall stand charged with the payment of the judgment debt in favour of the judgment creditor, which prevents the transfer of the stock, etc Browse You might be […]

Definition of Charity Commissioners A body constituted by the Charitable Trusts Acts, 1853 to 1914, to administer charities and charity property Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Charity Commissioners in the Dictionaries, Charity Commissioners in […]