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Retracted ConfessionA retracted confession is a statement made by an accused person before the trial begins, by which he...4435
HeirA person who inherits or may by law inherit; one who takes by descent. “Heir” shall mean any person...1043
HatA market, a movable market, one held only on certain days in a week, a fair. “hat” or “bazar”...1039
Hostile WitnessA hostile witness is defined as one who by the manner in which he gives his evidence shows that he is...993
Hiba-bil-iwazA gift for a consideration. Hiba-bil-iwaz is a gift for which a return or consideration is exchanged,...1323
BeneficiaryBeneficiary is one who is beneficially entitled to, or interested in property; that is, entitled to it...1585
Benami TransactionAny transaction in which property is transferred to one person for a consideration paid or provided by...3476
Uberrimae fidei Uberrima fides is a Latin term. The terms uberrima fides and uberrimae fidei, although grammatically...795
Benefit of DoubtThe advantage derived from doubt about guilt, a possible error or the weight of the evidence. In a criminal...1539
Breach of ContractFailure to perform the obligations under the contract. Breach of contract occurs where that which is...807