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comitas legum (kom-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>s lee-g<<schwa>>m). [Law Latin] Hist. Comity of laws. See COMITY. [Blacks Law 8th]

comitas gentium.See COMITY. [Blacks Law 8th]

comitas (kom-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>s). [Latin “courtesy”] See COMITY. [Blacks Law 8th]

coming-to-rest doctrine.Insurance. The principle that coverage of shipped goods ends when the goods are un-loaded and any cables or other links to the transporting vehicle have been disconnected. • The coming-to-rest doctrine covers only the movement of goods from the shipping vehicle to a place of rest outside the vehicle, in contrast to the broader…

comingle,vb. See COMMINGLE. [Blacks Law 8th]

comfort opinion.See OPINION(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

  comfort letter. 1.Securities. A letter from a certified public accountant certifying that no false or misleading information has been used in preparing a financial statement accompanying a securities offering. • Such a letter usu. has limited effect because the CPA ordinarily attests to certain representations and warranties that the issuer has authorized the CPA…

comes now.Archaic. Traditionally, the standard commencement in pleadings < Comes now the plaintiff, Gilbert Lewis, by and through his attorneys of record, and would show unto the court the following>. • For a plural subject, the phrase is come now <Come now the plaintiffs, Bob and Louise Smith>. — Sometimes shortened to comes <Comes the…

comes and defends.Archaic. Traditionally, the standard commencement of a defendant’s plea or demurrer. • The phrase, now rarely used, announces the defendant’s appearance in court and intent to defend against the action. [Blacks Law 8th]

combined § 8 and § 15 affidavit.Trademarks. A sworn statement that satisfies the requirements of both § 8 and § 15 of the Lanham Act. — Sometimes shortened to § 8 and § 15 affidavit. — Also termed combined § 8 and § 15 declaration. See DECLARATION OF INCONTESTABILITY; DECLARATION OF USE. COMBUSTIO DOMORUM combustio domorum…