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James Winthrop: Agrippa VI
Agrippa VIJames Winthrop14 December 1787by James Winthrop, AgrippaTo the People.To prevent any mistakes, or misapprehensions of the argument, stated in my last paper, to prove that the…libel and slander
(Encyclopedia) libel and slander, in law, types of defamation. In common law, written defamation was libel and spoken defamation was slander. Today, however, there are no such clear definitions.…negligence
(Encyclopedia) negligence, in law, especially tort law, the breach of an obligation (duty) to act with care, or the failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under similar circumstances…The United States Bill of Rights.
The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting…Brewer's: Lex non Scripta
The common law, as distinguished from the statute or written law. Common law does not derive its force from being recorded, and though its several provisions have been complied and printed…Brewer's: Barristers' Bags
In the Common Law bar, barristers' bags are either red or dark blue. Red bags are reserved for Queen's Counsel and sergeants; but a stuff gownsman may carry one “if presented with it by a…Brewer's: Lawyer's Bags
Some red, some blue. In the Common Law, red bags are reserved for Q.C.'s and Sergeants; but a stuff-gownsman may carry one “if presented with it by a silk.” Only red bags may be taken into…Federal Farmer XV
Federal Farmer XV18 January 1788by See also Federalist No. 76 and Federalist No. 77Dear sir,Before I proceed to examine particularly the powers vested, or which ought to be, vested in each…Brutus XIV (pt. 2)
Brutus XIV (pt. 2)28 February 1788by See also Federalist No. 81The second paragraph of sect. 2d. art. 3, is in these words: "In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and…contract
(Encyclopedia) contract, in law, a promise, enforceable by law, to perform or to refrain from performing some specified act. In a general sense, all civil obligations fall under tort or contract law…Trending
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