Duties in United States
Duties Definition
Things due and recoverable by law. The term, in its widest signification, is hardly less comprehensive than “taxes.” It is applied, in its most restricted meaning, to customs; and in that sense is nearly the synonym of “imposts.” 7 Wall. (U. S.) 445.
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Legal Issue for Attorneys
Things due and recoverable by law. The term, in its widest signification, is hardly less comprehensive than “taxes.” It is applied, in its most restricted meaning, to customs; and in that sense is nearly the synonym of “imposts.” 7 Wall. (U. S.) 445.
Notice
This definition of Duties Is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This entry needs to be proofread.
Duties (Debtors in Possession)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of duties. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Debtors in Possession is provided. Finally, the subject of Reorganizations in relation with duties is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Duties (Magistrates)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of duties. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Magistrates is provided. Finally, the subject of Judicial Officers in relation with duties is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Duties (Presiding Officers)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of duties. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Presiding Officers is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Adjudication in relation with duties is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Duties (Towage)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of duties. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Towage is provided. Finally, the subject of Admiralty Law in relation with duties is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Duties
In Legislation
Duties in the U.S. Code: Title 22, Chapter 31, Subchapter II
The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating duties are compiled in the United States Code under Title 22, Chapter 31, Subchapter II. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Foreign Relations (including duties) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Travel and Tourism of the US Code, including duties) by chapter and subchapter.