Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
virtual representation, doctrine of — Under this doctrine, where parties interested are numerous and the suit is for an object common to all of them, some of the body may maintain an action on behalf of themselves and of the others. Padway v. Pacific Mut. Life Ins. Co. of California … Black's law dictionary
virtual representation — The principle whereunder members of a class are deemed represented in a suit by one of the class named as a party specifically, although they themselves are not named. 39 Am J1st Parties § 44. A doctrine frequently applied in the case of actions… … Ballentine's law dictionary
representation — A statement of a fact, truthful or untruthful. Within the meaning of the law of fraud: anything short of a warranty, proceeding from the words, act, or conduct of the party charged, which is sufficient to create upon the mind a distinct… … Ballentine's law dictionary
doctrine — A rule or principle of law which has been developed by the decisions of the courts. For definition of a particular doctrine, see the concrete term, such as anticipatory breach; earmark; inverse order of alienation; laches; pin money; res ipsa… … Ballentine's law dictionary
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