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U. S. 658, 26 L. Ed

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

250.—For eause. With reference to the power of removal from office, this term means some cause other than the will or pleasure of the removing authority, that is, some cause relating to the conduct, ability, fitness, or competence of the officer. Hagerstown Street Com’rs v. Williams, 96 Md. 232, 53 Atl. 923; In re Nichols, 57 How Prac. (N. Y¥.) 404.—For collection. <A form of indorsement on a note or check where it is not intended to transfer title to it or to give it credit or currency, but merely to authorize the transferree to collect the amount of it. Central . v. Bank, 73 Ga. 383; Sweeny v. Eas-
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.