In old Scotch law. The form of entering an heir in a subjectsituated within a royal borough. It consisted of the heir’s taking hold of the hasp andstaple of the door, (which was the symbol of possession,) with other formalities. Bell;Burrill.
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In old Scotch law. The form of entering an heir in a subjectsituated within a royal borough. It consisted of the heir’s taking hold of the hasp andstaple of the door, (which was the symbol of possession,) with other formalities. Bell;Burrill.
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