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111lawful force — The extent of the force permitted to be used in self defense, that is, the degree of violence permitted in resisting an attack upon one s person; such degree of violence as is necessary, or is honestly and reasonably believed by the person… …
112lawful goods — Articles or substances which are not contraband and may be held, sold, or exported without violating the law. Seton & Co. v Low (NY) 1 Johns Cas 1, 5 …
113lawful heirs — Those persons upon whom the descent of real property is cast upon the death of the owner intestate. 23 Am J2d Desc & D § 43. As the term appears in a will, those persons on whom the law passes the descent of real estate or admits to partici pate… …
114lawful holder — One entitled to possession and in possession. For definition of term as it appears in a provision of the Carmack Amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act (49 USC § 20(11)), see Pennsylvania R. Co. v Carr, 243 US 587, 61 L Ed 914, 37 S Ct 472;… …
115lawful interest — Any rate of interest up to that fixed by statute as the maximum rate at which interest can be charged by contract. Re Hoerman s Estate (Mo) 247 SW2d 762. See legal interest …
116lawful man — A freeman; a man who could make oath and testify as a witness; a man who had not been outlawed or attainted …
117lawful money — Gold and silver coin of the United States, or paper money which by act of Congress has been made the equivalent of such coin. Bronson v Rodes (US) 7 Wall 229, 19 L Ed 141. See legal tender …
118lawful order — Any order of court which is not erroneous; any order which may not be reversed on appeal for error. Ex pane Cohen, 5 Cal 494, 495 …
119lawful representative — Same as legal representative …
120lawful structure — A structure which conforms to law and is permitted and authorized by law. Pike Rapids Power Co. v Minneapolis, St. P. & S. S. M. R. Co. (CA8 Minn) 99 F2d 902 …
