Search results for: “Company law”
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Roman Law
Meaning of Roman Law The following is an old definition of Roman Law [1]: The common law of England has been largely influenced by the RonJan law, in several respects: 1. Through the ecclesiastical courts, their canon law being founded on the Roman law. 2. Through the court of chancery, all […]
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Crown Law
Meaning of Crown Law The following is an old definition of Crown Law [1]: Criminal law. Resources Notes and References Concept of Crown Law provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and […]
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Salic Law
The laws of the Salii, the dominant tribe among the Franks, are written down -in accordance to Bamber Gascoigne´ Encyclopedia of Britain about the entry Salic Law- for Clovis in the early 6th century. They include a law stating that daughters cannot inherit land. This law would have been […]
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At Law
Concept of At Law The following is an old definition of At Law [1], a term which has several meanings:1. According to the course of the common law; in law, as opposed to in equity or according to the principles and procedure in courts of equity or chancery Alternative Meaning For the practice […]
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Law
History of Law in Britain Roman law and English law, both widely influential, are characterized -in accordance to Bamber Gascoigne´ Encyclopedia of Britain about “law”- by very different approaches. In broad terms Roman law follows a coherent written code and a set of principles, while […]
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Laws of Oleron
Meaning of Laws of Oleron The following is an old definition of Laws of Oleron [1]: A code of maritime laws, promulgated during the twelfth century from the island of Oleron, off the coast of France. The code was greatly improved, if not indeed wholly compiled, by Richard the First (1189-99), […]
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Canon Law
Canon Law and Medieval Law Canon Law and Legal History Canon Law and Medieval Law Canon Law and Legal History Meaning of Canon Law The following is an old definition of Canon Law [1]: Ecclesiastical law. In particular, a body of ecclesiastical laws relative to matters over which the church of […]
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Company Secretary
Definition of Company Secretary In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Company Secretary : An officer of a company whose role will vary according to the nature of the company but will generally be concerned with the administrative duties imposed upon the […]
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Company Director
History Directors, in company law, the agents by whom a trading or public company acts, the company itself being a legal abstraction and unable to do anything. As joint-stock companies have multiplied and their enterprise has extended, the position of directors has become one of increasing […]
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Company Name
Definition of Company Name In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Company Name : The title of a registered company, as stated in its *memorandum of association and in the companies register. The names with which companies can be registered are restricted (See […]
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Partnership Law
The partnership and the company contrasted Partnership law Find under this subsection information about Partnership law in relation to The partnership and the company contrasted.
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Company Charges
Company Law: Security for borrowing – company charges Priority of Company Charges Find under this subsection information about Priority of Company Charges in relation to Company Law: Security for borrowing – company charges.
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Limited Company
Private and public limited companies Sole traders and partnerships are owned directly by individuals. The sole trader not only owns the business, she/he is the business; similarly with a partnership. It is possible, however, to create a business that is separate – in law – from its owners. […]
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Company
Definition of Company In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Company : An association formed to conduct business or other activities in the name of the associatio Most companies are incorporated (See incorporation) and therefore have a legal personality […]