form of the statute — This expression means the words, language, or frame of a statute, and hence the inhibition or command which it may contain; used in the phrase (in criminal pleading) against the form of the statute in that case made and provided. Forms of action … Black's law dictionary
conclusion against the form of the statute — In common law pleading, the proper form for the conclusion of an indictment for an offense created by statute was the technical phrase against the form of the statute in such case made and provided ; or, in Latin, contra formam statuti … Black's law dictionary
conclusion against the form of the statute — In common law pleading, the proper form for the conclusion of an indictment for an offense created by statute was the technical phrase against the form of the statute in such case made and provided ; or, in Latin, contra formam statuti … Black's law dictionary
against the form of the statute — Technical words which must be used in framing an indictment for a breach of the statute prohibiting the act complained of. The Latin phrase is contra formam statuti, q.v … Black's law dictionary
against the form of the statute — Technical words which must be used in framing an indictment for a breach of the statute prohibiting the act complained of. The Latin phrase is contra formam statuti, q.v … Black's law dictionary
against the form of the statute — A technical expression, the use of which is to be approved, if not declared a necessity, in an indictment founded on a statute which creates the offense charged. 27 Am J1st Indict § 39 … Ballentine's law dictionary
Statute of Frauds — A legal concept that requires certain types of contracts to be executed in writing. The precise form of the Statute of Frauds varies between jurisdictions, but generally requires a writing for the following types of contracts: (1) Contracts for… … Investment dictionary
The Seal of Confession — The Law of the Seal of Confession † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of the Seal of Confession In the Decretum of the Gratian who compiled the edicts of previous councils and the principles of Church law which he published about 1151,… … Catholic encyclopedia
Statute — Stat ute ( [ u]t), n. [F. statut, LL. statutum, from L. statutus, p. p. of statuere to set, station, ordain, fr. status position, station, fr. stare, statum, to stand. See {Stand}, and cf. {Constitute}, {Destitute}.] 1. An act of the legislature… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Statute book — Statute Stat ute ( [ u]t), n. [F. statut, LL. statutum, from L. statutus, p. p. of statuere to set, station, ordain, fr. status position, station, fr. stare, statum, to stand. See {Stand}, and cf. {Constitute}, {Destitute}.] 1. An act of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
