misuser

misuser
The use of the privileges and franchises conferred upon a corporation in such manner as to defeat the ends for which the corporation was established. 19 Am J2d Corp § 1618. A wilful abuse or improper neglect of corporate privileges and franchises. 19 Am J2d Corp § 1619. The use of a franchise contrary to the conditions prescribed therein, 36 Am J2d Franch § 54, such as a refusal to comply with a rate ordinance. 36 Am J2d Franch § 18. The wrongful use or the failure to use a power. Erie & North-East Railroad Co. v Casey, 26 Pa 287, 318. The use of property for a purpose for which it was not designed. 18 Am J2d Conversion § 48. Use of dedicated land for any purpose other than that for which it was dedicated. 23 Am J2d Ded § 67.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • Misuser — Mis*us er, n. 1. One who misuses. Wretched misusers of language. Coleridge. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Unlawful use of a right; use in excess of, or varying from, one s right. Bouvier. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • misuser — [mis′yo͞o′zər, misyo͞o′zər] n. 1. a person who misuses 2. Law unlawful use of some privilege, right, benefit, etc …   English World dictionary

  • misuser — noun see misuse I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • misuser — misuser1 /mis yooh zeuhr/, n. Law. abuse of a right; unlawful use of an office, franchise, benefit, etc. [1615 25; n. use of MF mesuser to MISUSE] misuser2 /mis yooh zeuhr/, n. a person who misuses. [1540 50; MIS 1 + USER] * * * …   Universalium

  • misuser — noun A person who misuses something …   Wiktionary

  • misuser — mɪs juːsÉ™(r) , z n. one who uses improperly; one who abuses someone or something; abuse of a right, unlawful use of an office (Law) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • misuser — mis·us·er …   English syllables

  • misuser — /mɪsˈjuzə/ (say mis yoohzuh) noun 1. Law abuse of a liberty or benefit or thing. 2. someone who misuses …  

  • misuser — /misyuwzar/ An unlawful use of a right. Abuse of an office or franchise. 2 Bl.Comm. 153 …   Black's law dictionary

  • misuser — /misyuwzar/ An unlawful use of a right. Abuse of an office or franchise. 2 Bl.Comm. 153 …   Black's law dictionary

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