This word used si ni- pt ic if cr is equivalent to properly or worldly substance , and may carry the whole personal estate, when used in a will. 5 Madd. Ch. Rep. 72 ; Cowp. 299; 15 Yes. 507; 0 Madd. Ch. R. 119. But when it is preceded and connected with words of a narro…
A guide to Effects
pt ic if cr is equivalent to properly or
worldly substance , and may carry the
whole personal estate, when used in a
will. 5 Madd. Ch. Rep. 72 ; Cowp.
299; 15 Yes. 507; 0 Madd. Ch. R.
119. But when it is preceded and
connected with words of a narrower
import, and the bequest is not residua-
ry, it will be confined to species of pro-
perty ejusdem generis with those pre-
viously described. 13 Vos. 39; 15
Ves. 326 ; Roper on Log. 210.
EFFIGY, crim. law , is the figure or
representation of a person.
2. — To make the effigy of a person
with on intent to make him the object
of ridicule is a libel, (q. v.) Hawk. b.
1, c. 73, s. 2 ; 14 East, 227 ; 2 Chit.
Cr. Law, 800.
EFFR A CTION. A breach , the u se
of force;.
Why Effects is relevant in U.S. law
Effects appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
When and how Effects applies
In practice, Effects is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.