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Legal Terms - "fiat justicia ruat coelum"
It means "Let there be justice, even if the heavens fall." A aphorism stating that justice must be served, no matter the consequences.
It means "Let there be justice, even if the heavens fall." A aphorism stating that justice must be served, no matter the consequences.
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Legal Terms -fiction
refers to the notion that something is true regardless of its veracity. In English legal history, courts exploited fictions to construct various forms of court action. They helped courts streamline procedures, provide remedies, and expand their authority. In the case of *trover, the defendant took the claimant's belongings after locating them. Over time, demonstrating the "finding" became redundant. Instead, a remedy was awarded based solely on proving the claimant's ownership and the defendant's taking of the goods.
refers to the notion that something is true regardless of its veracity. In English legal history, courts exploited fictions to construct various forms of court action. They helped courts streamline procedures, provide remedies, and expand their authority. In the case of *trover, the defendant took the claimant's belongings after locating them. Over time, demonstrating the "finding" became redundant. Instead, a remedy was awarded based solely on proving the claimant's ownership and the defendant's taking of the goods.
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Legal Terms- Fiduciary
[from Latin: fiducia; trust] 1. A trustee is obligated to act entirely for the advantage of the person they hold a position of trust or confidence over. Millett LJ in Bristol & West Building Society v Mothew [1996] provided a thorough discussion of fiduciary responsibility. EWCA Civ 533 & Armitage v Nurse (1997) EWCA Civ. 1279. 2. adj. In the position of trust or confidence. Fiduciary connections exist between trustees and beneficiaries, corporate promoters, directors and shareholders, solicitors and clients, and guardians and wards.
[from Latin: fiducia; trust] 1. A trustee is obligated to act entirely for the advantage of the person they hold a position of trust or confidence over. Millett LJ in Bristol & West Building Society v Mothew [1996] provided a thorough discussion of fiduciary responsibility. EWCA Civ 533 & Armitage v Nurse (1997) EWCA Civ. 1279. 2. adj. In the position of trust or confidence. Fiduciary connections exist between trustees and beneficiaries, corporate promoters, directors and shareholders, solicitors and clients, and guardians and wards.
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Legal Terms - fieri facias (fi. fa.)
[Latin: you are to cause to be done] A High Court writ of execution to compel the payment of a debt following a judgment against the debtor. The writ may also be utilized to enforce a judgment for the payment of damages. The writ is directed to the High Court Enforcement Officer, mandating the seizure of the debtor's property to satisfy the debt, interest, and costs. In the county courts, execution is enforced by bailiffs according to a warrant of execution.
[Latin: you are to cause to be done] A High Court writ of execution to compel the payment of a debt following a judgment against the debtor. The writ may also be utilized to enforce a judgment for the payment of damages. The writ is directed to the High Court Enforcement Officer, mandating the seizure of the debtor's property to satisfy the debt, interest, and costs. In the county courts, execution is enforced by bailiffs according to a warrant of execution.
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Legal Terms – Filing
The process of submitting a deed, mortgage, or other legal document to the designated authority authorized by law to accept and maintain it for a specific purpose, such as a court clerk.
The process of submitting a deed, mortgage, or other legal document to the designated authority authorized by law to accept and maintain it for a specific purpose, such as a court clerk.
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Legal Terms – Final Act
A document that provides a formal summary of the proceedings of an international conference. The signature affixed to the final act is not considered obligatory on the signing state for the treaties it references. For the document to be binding, a distinct signature is necessary, followed by ratification. Under exceptional conditions, the concluding act may serve as a *treaty.
A document that provides a formal summary of the proceedings of an international conference. The signature affixed to the final act is not considered obligatory on the signing state for the treaties it references. For the document to be binding, a distinct signature is necessary, followed by ratification. Under exceptional conditions, the concluding act may serve as a *treaty.
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Legal Terms – Final Judgement
The judgment in civil proceedings that concludes the action, often the court's ruling at trial. An appeal against a final verdict may be filed without the court's permission.
The judgment in civil proceedings that concludes the action, often the court's ruling at trial. An appeal against a final verdict may be filed without the court's permission.
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Legal Terms - Farm Business Tenancy
A tenancy established under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. A farm business tenancy is defined as a land tenancy granted on or after September 1, 1995 for agricultural usage. The system does not guarantee tenure security. Either party can terminate the tenancy by providing at least one year's notice. The tenancy may enable development into enterprises beyond agriculture. Tenants can receive compensation for changes made with the landlord's consent at the end of their tenancy.
A tenancy established under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. A farm business tenancy is defined as a land tenancy granted on or after September 1, 1995 for agricultural usage. The system does not guarantee tenure security. Either party can terminate the tenancy by providing at least one year's notice. The tenancy may enable development into enterprises beyond agriculture. Tenants can receive compensation for changes made with the landlord's consent at the end of their tenancy.
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Legal Terms -Farming
According to Section 876 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005, farming is defined as "the occupation of land wholly or mainly for the purpose of husbandry." Market gardening is specifically excluded from the definition of husbandry. In 1925, the Court of Session defined "husbandry" as a commerce based on the use of "fruits of the land occupied" (Lean and Dickson v Ball, 10 TC 341, 345). In that scenario, intensive poultry rearing was considered husbandry. Farmers are subject to special tax provisions. Income taxes can be calculated by averaging profits. Farm land and farming machinery typically qualify for 100% inheritance tax deduction.
According to Section 876 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005, farming is defined as "the occupation of land wholly or mainly for the purpose of husbandry." Market gardening is specifically excluded from the definition of husbandry. In 1925, the Court of Session defined "husbandry" as a commerce based on the use of "fruits of the land occupied" (Lean and Dickson v Ball, 10 TC 341, 345). In that scenario, intensive poultry rearing was considered husbandry. Farmers are subject to special tax provisions. Income taxes can be calculated by averaging profits. Farm land and farming machinery typically qualify for 100% inheritance tax deduction.
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Legal Terms - Fast track
Civil cases with a claim over £10,000 but not exceeding £25,000 are assigned to this track (see to allocation). The fast track approach ensures that legal fees are commensurate to the amount claimed. The court uses conventional directions, a 30-week timeframe, a one-day trial with no oral expert evidence, and fixed costs based on advocate level.
Civil cases with a claim over £10,000 but not exceeding £25,000 are assigned to this track (see to allocation). The fast track approach ensures that legal fees are commensurate to the amount claimed. The court uses conventional directions, a 30-week timeframe, a one-day trial with no oral expert evidence, and fixed costs based on advocate level.
