assumpsit
Example Sentences
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They include bigly, deplorable, irregardless, icon, assumpsit, faute de mieux, in omnia paratus, revenant and feckless.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2016
It was settled that assumpsit would lie for a mere omission or nonfeasance.
From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell
The suits consisted of actions of tort and assumpsit.
From Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 by Nicolay, John George
Lord Holt was well aware that the use of an assumpsit was not confined to contract.
From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell
Head, /1/ the argument was, that to charge one in assumpsit you must show either his public calling at the time of the delivery, or a special promise on sufficient consideration.
From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell
