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Bill of exchangeAn unconditional order in writing, addressed by one person to another, signed by the person giving it,...753
Best evidenceBest evidence connotes primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is "secondary....1272
Breach of ContractFailure to perform the obligations under the contract. Breach of contract occurs where that which is...807
Benefit of DoubtThe advantage derived from doubt about guilt, a possible error or the weight of the evidence. In a criminal...1544
Uberrimae fidei Uberrima fides is a Latin term. The terms uberrima fides and uberrimae fidei, although grammatically...795
Benami TransactionAny transaction in which property is transferred to one person for a consideration paid or provided by...3483
BeneficiaryBeneficiary is one who is beneficially entitled to, or interested in property; that is, entitled to it...1586
Hiba-bil-iwazA gift for a consideration. Hiba-bil-iwaz is a gift for which a return or consideration is exchanged,...1323
Hostile WitnessA hostile witness is defined as one who by the manner in which he gives his evidence shows that he is...994
HatA market, a movable market, one held only on certain days in a week, a fair. “hat” or “bazar”...1039