Hard Core in Europe Description of Hard core The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes hard core in the following terms: [1] Germany, France and the Benelux countries, which before the launch of the euro in 1999 formed a de facto hard currency bloc based on the D-Mark. These […]
Hard écu in Europe Description of Hard écu The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes hard écu in the following terms: [1] The idea that the EC should adopt a non-exclusive common currency, instead of a single currency, was floated by the British government in 1990, but […]
Harassment in Europe Harassment (in European Private Law) In this context, this may be a concept of the term: "Harassment" means unwanted conduct (including conduct of a sexual nature) which violates a person's dignity, particularly when such conduct creates an intimidating, […]
Hacking in Europe Hacking: Need for Criminal Protection? Mª del Mar Moya, from the Universidad de Alicante, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Traditional and New Forms of Crime and Deviance," under the title […]
Preaccession in Europe Description of Preaccession The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes preaccession in the following terms: [1] In view of the large number of Central and Eastern European countries applying for membership of the EU, the European Council has adoped a […]
Harsh Penalties in Europe Harsh Penalties, Deterrence and Retribution: Indicators of a Growing Need of Security? Stefanie Kemme, from the University of Hamburg Faculty of Law, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Crime […]
Single Currency in Europe Description of Single currency The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes single currency in the following terms: [1] The European single currency is part of the wider EMU project, the central objective of the 1992 Maastricht Treaty. Under the […]
Hans-Dietrich Genscher in Europe Life and Work of Hans-Dietrich Genscher(1927-) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes hans-dietrich genscher(1927-) in the following terms: [1] Born in East Germany and a life-long adherent of détente, Ostpolitik and European integration, […]
Iron Curtain in Europe Description of Iron Curtain The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes iron curtain in the following terms: [1] Winston Churchill's prophetic 1946 description of the Soviet Union's oppressive clampdown on Eastern Europe, leading to the Cold War […]
Harold Macmillan in Europe Life and Work of Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes harold macmillan (1894-1986) in the following terms: [1] As Conservative prime minister, Harold Macmillan applied to join the EC in 1961, perhaps prompted by […]
Harold Wilson in Europe Life and Work of Harold Wilson (1916-95) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes harold wilson (1916-95) in the following terms: [1] As Labour prime minister, Harold Wilson applied to join the EC in 1967. President Charles de Gaulle vetoed the […]
Hamburgisches Weltwirtschaftsarchiv in Europe Hamburgisches Weltwirtschaftsarchiv (HWW A) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Hamburgisches Weltwirtschaftsarchiv (HWW A): Germany's […]
Felipe González in Europe Life and Work of Felipe González (1942-) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes felipe gonzález (1942-) in the following terms: [1] As Spain's socialist prime minister for nearly 14 years until his defeat in the 1996 general election, Felipe […]
Harmonisation in Europe Description of Harmonisation The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes harmonisation in the following terms: [1] Harmonisation (referred to in the Treaty of Rome as approximation) is the legal process of standardisation implicit in the creation of the […]
Handling of Complaints in Europe Improved handling of complaints by service providers in relation to the E.U. Services Directive The following is an examination of improved handling of complaints by service providers regarding the European Union Servicies Directive [1]: Improved handling […]
Hardship in Europe Hardship in Germany Provisions relating to hardship in the German Criminal Code [1]: This criminal issue is covered by Chapter Three Sanctionsunder the Seventh Title, Confiscation and Deprivation Orders," located in Section 73c Hardship, which reads: (1) […]
Handwritten Signature in Europe Handwritten Signature (in European Private Law) In this context, this may be a concept of the term: A "handwritten signature" means the name of, or sign representing, a person written by that person's own hand for the purpose of authentication. […]
Harm in Europe Causing Bodily Harm by Negligence in Germany Provisions relating to causing bodily harm by negligence in the German Criminal Code [1]: This criminal issue is covered by Chapter Seventeen, under the heading "Offences Against the Person," located in Section 229 […]
Hamburg in Europe Battle of Hamburg History Around-the-clock’ bombing mission targeting Hamburg between July-August 1943. Later called the ‘Hiroshima of Germany’ by British officials, it was at the time the heaviest aerial assault in history. One attack created a firestorm causing […]
Harmonization of Laws in Europe Definition of Harmonization of Laws In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Harmonization of Laws : The process by which member states of the EU make changes in their national laws, in accordance with *Community legislation, to […]
Definition of Hard Labour An additional punishment to imprisonment without the option of a fine, introduced by statute in 1706, and unknown to the common law Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Hard Labour in the Dictionaries, Hard Labour in our legal […]
Definition of Harding V. Glynn ((1739), 1 Atk. 469). A testator by his will gave personal property to his wife, but did desire her, at or before her death, to give the same unto and among such of his own relations as she should think most deserving and approve of. II eld, that the wife was […]
Definition of Harris V. Nickerson ((1873), L. K 8 Q. B. 286). Held, that an offer to sell by auction is generally only an offer to receive offers, or a declaration of an intention to sell ; there is no obligation to eell Browse You might be interested in these references tools: […]
Definition of Harrison V. Bush ((1856), 5 El. & Bl. 344). The defendant, an elector and inhabitant of a borough, sent to the Home Secretary a memorial complaining of the conduct of a Justice of the Peace. Held, the communication was privileged Browse You might be interested in these references […]
Definition of Harrison V. Duke Of Rutland ([1893] 1 Q. B. 142). An improper user of a highway may be a trespass.The plaintiff considered he had a grudge against the defendant. On several occasions he walked up and down a highway over the moors where the defendant was shooting grouse, waving […]
Definition of Harvey V. Facey ([1893] A. C. 552). A statement of the lowest price at which one will sell property is not an offer to sell it.H telegraphed, Will you sell us Bumper Hall Pen? Telegraph lowest cash price. F replied, Lowest price 900. H replied, 4 We agree to buy. Held, no […]
Definition of Hawker A travelling seller of goods. See the Hawkers’ Act, 1888, s. 1 Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Hawker in the Dictionaries, Hawker in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, […]
Definition of Haeres Legitimus Est Quern Nuptiae Demonstrant The lawful heir is he whom wedlock shows so to be Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Haeres Legitimus Est Quern Nuptiae Demonstrant in the Dictionaries, Haeres Legitimus Est Quern Nuptiae […]
Definition of Hague Conventions The agreements signed by the Powers in conference at The Hague as to the rules of international law by which they shall be bound. They are: 1899.(1) Pacific Settlement of International Disputes;(2) Laws and Customs of War on Land ;(3) Adaptation of Principles of […]
Definition of Haigh V. Brooks ((1840), 10 A. & E. 309). Held, that a surrender of a worthless document supposed to be valid may be a sufficient consideration in the absence of fraud. Half Blood. See mood Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Haigh V. […]
Definition of Hall V. Odber ((1809), 11 East, 118). Held, that a foreign judgment does not operate as a merger, but creates only a simple contract debt Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Hall V. Odber in the Dictionaries, Hall V. Odber in our legal […]
Definition of Hallett’s Estate, Re (13 Ch. D. 696.) Held, if a person who holds money as a trustee, pays it to his account at his banker’s, and mixes it with his own money, and draws out sums by cheques in the ordinary manner, the rule in Clayton’s Case (q.v.) does not apply, and that the […]
Definition of Hallimote; Hal I Mote The Anglo-Saxon Court equivalent to the Court Baron Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Hallimote; Hal I Mote in the Dictionaries, Hallimote; Hal I Mote in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from […]
Definition of Hamilton V. Pandorf ((1887), 12 A. C. 518). Causa proxima non remota spectatur (q.v.).Rats gnawed part of a ship so as to cause sea water to come in and damage the cargo. Held } the loss was due to a peril of the sea, which was the proximate cause, and not to vermin Browse You […]
Definition of Handsale A sale of chattels concluded by the shaking of hands. Handsel. Earnest (q.v.) money Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Handsale in the Dictionaries, Handsale in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the […]
Definition of Habeas Corpora Juratorum A writ upon which trial of causes at nisi prius was had in the Court of Common Pleas. It commanded the sheriff to have before the Court at Westminster, or before the Judges of assize and nisi prius, the bodies of the jurors named in the panel to the writ […]
Definition of Hanseatic Laws Of The Sea The maritime law of the Hanse towns collected and published as a code by the Hanseatic League in 1591, and accepted as authoritative throughout northern Europe Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Hanseatic Laws […]
Definition of Habeas Corpus A prerogative writ directed to a person who detains another in custody and commands him to produce or have the body of that person before the Court(1) Habeas corpus ad subjiciendurn commands the person to whom it is directed to produce the body of the person […]
Definition of Habendum The clause in a conveyance which indicates the estate to be taken by the grantee. Formerly it commenced To have (habendum) and to hold (tenendum). Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Habendum in the Dictionaries, Habendum in our […]
Definition of Habere Facias Possessionem That you cause to have possession. The writ by which the claimant in the old action of ejectment obtained possession of land Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Habere Facias Possessionem in the Dictionaries, […]
Definition of Habere Facias Seisin Am That you cause to have seisin. A writ which was formerly addressed to the sheriff requiring him to give seisin of a freehold estate recovered in an action Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Habere Facias Seisin […]
Definition of Habero Facias Visum That you cause to have the view. A writ which formerly issued in real actions where it was necessary that a view should be had of lands Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Habero Facias Visum in the Dictionaries, […]
Definition of Habitual Criminal A person who, after attaining the age of sixteen years, has been three or more times convicted of certain crimes and who ifi proved to have been persistently leading a dishonest or criminal life. Such person may be sentenced to a term of preventive detention of […]
Definition of Hadley V. Baxendale ((1854), 9 Ex. 341). Where two parties have made a contract, which one of them has broken, the damages which the other party ought to receive should be such as may fairly and reasonably be considered either arising naturally, i. e., according to the usual […]
Halsbury´s Laws of Canada in Europe Overview It´s obvious competitor is the Canadian Enciclopedic Digest (CED), from 1913. Review Amy Kaufman of the Lederman Library at Queen’s University Law Library has published a review of the Halsbury´s Laws of Canada titled Halsbury´s Laws of […]
This may mean bringing national laws into line with one another, very often in order to remove national barriers that obstruct the free movement of workers, goods, services and capital. In other words, harmonisation means making sure that, on any particular issue for which the EU has […]
Hammarskjold, Hjalmar in Europe HAMMARSKJÖLD, HJALMAR (1862-1953), Swedish statesman, was born in 1862, and educated at Upsala University, where he became professor of civil law. He gradually established his reputation as a jurist, and took a prominent part in national politics. In 1901 he […]