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111answerable — Liable to pay damages …
112in mercy — Liable to amercement. At the early common law, if a plaintiff failed in his suit, he was at the mercy of the king with regard to the fine which was to be imposed upon him for his false claim. Day v Woodworth (US) 13 How 362, 14 L Ed 181 …
113in misericordia — Liable to amercement for unjust detention from the plaintiff. At one time, by the common law, if the plaintiff failed to recover, he was amerced pro falso clamore (sentenced to pay a fine for bringing a false claim), but if he recovered judgment …
114possible — Liable to happen or come to pass; capable of existing or of being conceived or thought of; capable of being done; not contrary to the nature of things. Topeka City Railway Co. v Higgs, 38 Kan 375, 383, 16 P 667, 674. See possibility …
115punishable — Liable to punishment. Where statute makes an offense punishable in a certain manner, the use of the word is held to make it a matter of discretion as to whether or not the court will impose the designated punishment. Ex parte Mills, 135 US 263,… …
116TORTS — The Principal Categories of Torts The liability of various tortfeasors is discussed in relative detail in the Torah. Four principal cases are considered: (1) where someone opens a pit into which an animal falls and dies (Ex. 21:33–4); (2) where… …
117Dutton v Bognor Regis Urban District Council — Dutton v Bognor Regis UDC Citation(s) [1972] 1 QB 373, [1972] 2 WLR 299, [1972] 1 All ER 462, [1972] 1 Lloyd s Rep 227 Case opinions Lord Denning MR Sachs LJ and Stamp LJ Keywords Duty of care, defective premises Dutton v Bognor Regis Urban… …
118TAXATION — This article is arranged according to the following outline: historical aspects legal aspects the biblical period the talmudic period the post talmudic period in general yardsticks of tax assessment taxable property Place of Residence, Business,… …
119carriage of goods — ▪ law Introduction in law, the transportation of goods by land, sea, or air. The relevant law governs the rights, responsibilities, liabilities, and immunities of the carrier and of the persons employing the services of the carrier.… …
120Damages (Jewish law) — Part of a series on …
