Example sentences of "where [det] would be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The court will read the words of a contract by understanding the words used in their ordinary meaning , except where that would be absurd in the context . |
| 2 | Unlike a share sale , where this would be financial assistance ( CA 1985 , s151 ) there are no company law objections to such security . |
| 3 | If an order is made , a person is not to be compelled to give evidence where this would be prejudicial to the security of the United Kingdom ; here again , a certificate of the Secretary of State is conclusive |
| 4 | A witness summons should not be issued to compel the attendance of a child witness where this would be oppressive or damaging to the child 's welfare to an extent which would outweigh the legitimate interest of any other party to the proceedings ( R v Birmingham CC , ex pP [ 1991 ] 1 WLR 221 ) . |
| 5 | The court will not however compel his attendance by issue of a witness summons where this would be oppressive or damaging to the child 's welfare to an extent which would outweigh the legitimate interest of any other party ( Butler-Sloss LJ in R v Birmingham CC , ex pP , cited above ) . |
| 6 | If the single market is to be effective , companies must be able to provide goods or services across state lines without setting up agencies , branches or subsidiaries where this would be superfluous , and without being subjected to more burdensome rules in the host state than are absolutely necessary . |