UK Law

Tag: BR

  • Brevia Formata

    English Law: Brevia Formata in the Past The collection of writs found in the Registrum Brevium was so called. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The author of Fleta says, these writs were formed upon their cases. They were different from the writs de cursu, […]

  • Brevia Formata

    English Law: Brevia Formata in the Past The collection of writs found in the Registrum Brevium was so called. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The author of Fleta says, these writs were formed upon their cases. They were different from the writs de cursu, […]

  • Brevibus Et Rotulis Liberandis

    English Law: Brevibus et Rotulis Liberandis in the Past A writ or mandate directed to a sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.K. encyclopedia), commanding him to deliver to his successor the county and the appurtenances, with all the briefs, rolls, remembrances and all other things belonging […]

  • Brand

    Concept of Brand in IP Law [rtbs name=”intellectual-property-law”]Lambert defined brand as follows: The identifying feature of a product or service. It could be a brand name, logo, get-up, initials or other signs,.

  • Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”)

    Concept of Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) in IP Law [rtbs name=”intellectual-property-law”]Lambert defined civil procedure rules (“cpr”) as follows: The rules and practice of the Senior Courts and County Court of England and Wales.

  • Bridges

    Concept of Brigbote, Brugbote Traditional meaning of brigbote, brugbote [1] in the Saxon law history: A contribution for the repair of bridges. Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, see here.[rtbs name=”saxon-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law […]

  • B R

    Meaning of B r The following is an old definition of B r [1]: Bancus regis, king’s bench; bankruptcy reports; Bill of Rights. Resources Notes and References Concept of B r provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations […]

  • Breach of Covenant

    Breach of covenant in the Context of Mortgages The failure to obey a legal agreement. Breach of warranty A seller’s inability to pass clear title to a buyer. Similar Terms Deed of covenant Deed of covenant This is a document which confirms that the buyer of a property will comply with the […]

  • Brief of Title

    Meaning of Brief of Title The following is an old definition of Brief of Title [1]: An abstract of the deeds, judicial proceedings, etc., which affect a title to realty. See further Abstract. Compare also Sea-beief. 1. In very old law, a writ. See Breve. 2. An abridged statement of a party’s […]

  • Breach of Contract

    Definition of Breach of Contract In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Breach of Contract : An actual failure by a party to a contract to perform his obligations under that contract or an indication of his intention not to do so. An indication that a […]

  • Brendan Bracken

    History of the 1st Lord Bracken (1901-1958), earlier Brendan Bracken The following commentary about 1st Lord Bracken (1901-1958), earlier Brendan Bracken in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): British politician and close friend of Winston Churchill. Elected as […]

  • British South Africa Company

    British South Africa Company History Modelled on the British East India Company, this was set up by Cecil Rhodes in 1889 to conquer and exploit southern Africa. Handed over political power to white-dominated Southern Rhodesia in 1923, it maintained its mineral rights in Zambia until […]

  • Broadmoor Hospital

    Broadmoor Hospital History A high security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire with about 260 patients, most of whom suffer from severe mental illness. Some also have personality disorders. The majority have been convicted of serious crimes or have been found unfit to plead in a trial for such crimes.

  • British Expeditionary Force

    British Expeditionary Force (Bef) (1914) History BEF 1914. The cream of the British Army sent to France in 1914. Known as the 'Old Contemptibles' due to the Kaiser dismissing them as a 'contemptibly small army'. Played a crucial role in stopping the German advance at the Battle […]

  • Breach of Privilege

    Resources See Also See parliamentary privilege.