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A Latin term for silver, especially silver coinage used as currency.
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Land Sale Risk Allocation
Adam Anderson contracts to buy land from Alliance Holdings. After formation but before closing a fire destroys the structures. Equity treats Adam as owner so he bears the loss and must still tender the full purchase price in argentum.
Congressional Coinage Power
Congress exercises its authority to coin money by authorizing minting of argentum coins. The legislation sets uniform standards for weight and purity across all states.
Estate Payment to Lawyer Heirs
A law firm agrees that after a partner's death the estate receives payments over time. The agreement permits disbursement of argentum accumulated from firm profits to the designated beneficiaries.
After breach Angela Acosta recovers a judgment against Alpine Mining. The court orders payment of the sum due under the contract measured in argentum.
Equitable Title After Contract
Anthony Arnold signs a binding land contract with Artemis Logistics. Equity regards Anthony as owner of the parcel and Artemis as owner of the argentum purchase price held in trust.
Agent Accounting Duty
An agent receives argentum on behalf of principal Aaron Adams. The agent must keep records and render an account of all funds received and paid out.
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What does argentum specifically refer to in legal usage?+
It denotes silver, particularly silver coinage employed as currency.
Supporting sources
376 U.S. 254 (1964)Remedies
…insufficient to show the recklessness that is required for a finding of actual malice. Cf. Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co., 142 Conn. 605, 618, 116 A. 2d 440, 446 (1955); Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., v. Choisser, 82 Ariz. 271, 277-278, 312 P. 2d 150, 154-155 (1957). We also think the evidence was…