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Negotiable instrumentA “negotiable instrument” means a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order...902
Mala fidesMala fides signify with or in bad faith. Mala fide is to be alleged with particularity- Assertion of...899
Lease from month to month, from year to yearIn the absence of a contract or local law or usage to the contrary, a lease of immoveable property for...898
Cognizance"The word 'cognizance' refers to a stage of mutual condition at which the Magistrate or a Judge decide...893
Letters of Administration"Letters of administration" includes any letters of administration, whether general or with a copy of...891
Burden of proofBurden of proof is the obligation to adduce evidence to the satisfaction of the Court in order to establish...889
Natural justice Natural justice connotes a set of procedures designed to ensure that decisions are made fairly. In other...889
Lay-off'lay-off means the failure, refusal or inability of an employer on account of shortage of coal, power...887
Leading QuestionAny question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive is called...885
Learning"learning" means education, whether elementary, technical, scientific, special or general, and training...883