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Best evidenceBest evidence connotes primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is "secondary....1447
Bet"Bet" includes "wager" and betting includes wagering. [See, section 14(2), the Amusement Tax Act, 1922...555
BiasIn Franklin, Minister of Town Planning (1948 A.C. 187) Lord Thankerton said that the proper significance...570
Bigamy with Adultery"Bigamy with adultery" means adultery with the same woman with whom the bigamy was committed. [See, section...587
BillA formal statement or declaration of a thing in writing; a formal written statement of complaint to a...1209
Bill of exchangeA "bill of exchange" is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order, signed by the maker,...614
Bill of exchangeAn unconditional order in writing, addressed by one person to another, signed by the person giving it,...897
Bill of exchange payable on demand"Bill of exchange payable on demand" includes— (a) an order for the payment of arty sum of money by...588
Bill of Lading"Bill of lading" includes a "through bill of lading", but does not include a mate's receipt. [See, section...613
Bill of LadingA document acknowledging the shipment of a consignor’s goods for carriage by sea. Bill of lading includes...1099