Wine Lake in Europe Description of Wine lake The following is a short description of wine lake in the European Union context: The vast surplus of wine caused by over-production resulting from EC price guarantees (see more in this European encyclopedia). (See also 'Butter mountain' in […]
Intergovernmental Conference in Europe Description of IGC (Intergovernmental Conference) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes igc (intergovernmental conference) in the following terms: [1] IGCs are summoned whenever a new Community treaty is under consideration, the […]
Wirtschaftswunder in Europe Description of Wirtschaftswunder The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes wirtschaftswunder in the following terms: [1] West Germany's post-war economic miracle, engineered by Ludwig Erhard, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer's free-marketeering […]
Widening in Europe Description of Widening The following is a short description of widening in the European Union context: Enlarging the membership of the EU. (See also 'Deepening' in the law dictionary or in this European legal encyclopedia). Resources Notas y References See Also
Wim Duisenberg in Europe Life and Work of wim Duisenberg (1935-) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes wim duisenberg (1935-) in the following terms: [1] In 1997, after 15 years as president of the Dutch Central Bank, WimDuisenberg, an economist of impeccably […]
Helsinki Agreement in Europe Description of Helsinki Final Act (Helsinki Accords, Helsinki Agreement) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes helsinki final act (helsinki accords, helsinki agreement) in the following terms: [1] In 1975, 35 countries (the USA, Canada and […]
Withdrawal of Request in Europe Withdrawal of Request in Germany Provisions relating to withdrawal of request in the German Criminal Code [1]: This criminal issue is covered by Chapter Four, under the heading "Request to Prosecute; Authorisation to Prosecute; Request to Prosecute by a […]
Withholding Performance in Europe Withholding Performance (in European Private Law) In this context, this may be a concept of the term: "Withholding performance", as a remedy for non-performance of a contractual obligation, means that one party to a contract may decline to render due […]
Fiscal Dumping in Europe Description of Fiscal dumping The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes fiscal dumping in the following terms: [1] The charge of attracting trade or investment 'unfairly' by virtue of 'harmful' or 'predatory' (that is, lower) […]
Withdraw in Europe Withdraw (in European Private Law) In this context, this may be a concept of the term: A right to "withdraw" from a contract or other juridical act is a right, exercisable only within a limited period, to terminate the legal relationship arising from the contract […]
Willy Brandt in Europe Life and Work of Willy Brandt (1913-92) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes willy brandt (1913-92) in the following terms: [1] Willy Brandt's pedigree as a young socialist, who had escaped the Nazis and fled to Norway in 1933, spending the […]
Zollverein in Europe Description of Zollverein The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes zollverein in the following terms: [1] The best known 19th century customs union, under which most German states progressively adopted the external Prussian tariff in exchange for the […]
Winston Churchill in Europe Life and Work of Winston Churchill (1874-1965) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes winston churchill (1874-1965) in the following terms: [1] Winston Churchill's incomparably distinguished political career ended with his retirement from […]
Definition of Winding-up The operation of stopping the business of a company or partnership, realising the assets and discharging the liabilities of the concern, settling any questions of account or contribution between the members, and dividing the surplus assets (if any) among the […]
Definition of Withdrawal Where the plaintiff in an action does not wish to proceed with a portion of his claim, he may withdraw that part of his statement of claim either (1) by giving notice to the defendant, if no step subsequent to the delivery of the statement of defence has been taken […]
Williams Betty Smyth in Europe Introduction to Williams Betty Smyth Betty Smyth Williams, born in 1943, Northern Ireland peace activist, recipient of the 1976 Nobel Prize for Peace. Williams shared the prize with fellow Northern Ireland activist Mairead Corrigan for organizing demonstrations […]
Definition of Witness A person who makes a viva voce statement to a judicial tribunal on a question of fact. Witnesses require to be sworn before their evidence is given, unless they have conscientious objections to taking an oath, or have no religious belief, in which case they make a solemn […]
Definition of Witnessing Part The testatum (q.v.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Witnessing Part in the Dictionaries, Witnessing Part in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the […]
Definition of Wilson V. Brett ((1843), 11 M. & W. 113). A party who performs services for another gratuitously is not liable for damage, provided he uses such skill as he actually has. If he represents that he has any special skill, he is liable if he fails to use such skill.The defendant, a […]
Definition of Windhill Local Board V. Vint ((1890), 45 Ch. D. 351). A promise in consideration of an agreement not to proceed with a prosecution for a public misdemeanour (e.g., an obstruction of a highway) is founded on an illegal consideration and is void Browse You might be interested in […]
Definition of Wisby, Laws Of The code of maritime law drawn up at the Hanse own of Wisby, in the island of Gotland, about th-e fourteenth century Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Wisby, Laws Of in the Dictionaries, Wisby, Laws Of in our legal […]
Definition of Witchcraft A capital offence : abolished by the Witchcraft Act, 1735 Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Witchcraft in the Dictionaries, Witchcraft in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia […]
Definition of Wite A penalty for murder, etc. (Anglo-Saxon.) See Blodwyte Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Wite in the Dictionaries, Wite in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the […]
Definition of Witenagemot The mote or meeting of the wise men. In AngloSaxon times it was the great council, consisting of bishops, abbots, ealdermen and other notables, which was associated with the King in the government of the country. See Great Council Browse You might be interested in […]
Definition of Withdrawal Of A Juror At the trial of an action, when neither party wishes to proceed further, they may, by consent, withdraw a juror ; and as that leaves the jury incomplete, there can be no verdict, and the trial comes to an end Browse You might be interested in these […]
Definition of Withernam A taking again. See Capias in Withernam Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Withernam in the Dictionaries, Withernam in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the […]
Definition of Without Day See Eat Inch Sine Die Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Without Day in the Dictionaries, Without Day in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the Legal […]
Definition of Wild’s Case ((1599), 6 Co. 16 b). Held, that where there is a devise to a person and his children or issue, and he has no issue at the time of the devise i. e., at the date when the will or codicil was made then such person will take an estate tail ; but if he has issue at the […]
Definition of Without Prejudice See Prejudice Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Without Prejudice in the Dictionaries, Without Prejudice in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the […]
Definition of Wilkes V. Wood ((1763), 19 St. Tr. 1153). Hdd, that a general warrant to seize the papers of a person not named is illegal Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Wilkes V. Wood in the Dictionaries, Wilkes V. Wood in our legal dictionaries, […]
Definition of Without Recourse To Me An agent who so indorses a bill of exchange protects himself from liability Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Without Recourse To Me in the Dictionaries, Without Recourse To Me in our legal dictionaries, Related […]
Definition of Wilkinson V. Down Ton ([1897] 2 Q. B. 57). The defendant, by way of a practical joke, informed the plaintiff that her husband had met with a serious accident, which was untrue. In consequence of the shock, the plaintiff suffered a severe illness. Held, the defendant was liable […]
Definition of Will A disposition or declaration by which the person making it (the testator) provides for the distribution or administration of property after his death. It is always revocable by him.Formerly will signified a testamentary disposition of land, aa opposed to a testament (q.v.). […]
Definition of Williams V. Carwardine ((1833), 4 B. & Aid. 621). An offer of a reward to anyone who will perform certain services is deemed accepted by anyone who with notice of the offer performs the services, although from an ulterior motive Browse You might be interested in these references […]
Definition of Wigglesworth V. Dallison ((1779), 1 Doug. 201). Parol evidence is admissible to prove any local custom of general application, in order that it may be applied to the subject-matter and bind the parties to a written document, unless it is inconsistent with the writing. Held, that […]
Wikipedia in the Courtroom in Europe Is Wikipedia a reference in the courtroom? Most judges probably would never cite to a Wikipedia article in a court document, and they would not even reference Wikipedia to a Lawyer who provided them with a research assignment at work. But some judges may […]
William Philip Schreiner in Europe William Philip Schreiner (1837-1919), South African lawyer (barrister) and statesman, the youngest son of a German missionary, was born in the district of Herschel, Cape Colony. He studied law at Cape Town and at Cambridge and London universities. He was […]