ALIAS WRIT
An alias writ is a second writ issued in the same cause, where a former writ of the Bame kind had been issued without effect In such case, the language of the
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An alias writ is a second writ issued in the same cause, where a former writ of the Bame kind had been issued without effect In such case, the language of the
In Scotch law. To maintain, support, provide for; to provide with necessaries. As a noun, maintenance, support ; an allowance from the husband’s estate for the support of the wife. Paters. Comp.
One alleging contrary or contradictory things (whose statements contradict each other) is not to be heard. 4 Inst. 279. Applied to the statements of a witness.
An allowance made upon an account in the English exchequer. Cowell.
An inferior or cheaper metal mixed with gold or silver in manufacturing or coining. As respects coining, the amount of alloy is fixed by law, and is used to increase the hardness
In ecclesiastical law. Offerings made on the altar; all profits which accrue to the priest by means of the altar. Ayliffe, Parerg. 01.
A collection of sea-laws, compiled about the end of the eleventh century, by the people of Amalphl. It consists of the laws on maritime subjects, which were or had been in force
In the Roman law. A going around; a path worn by going around. A space of at least two and a half feet in width, between neighboring houses, left for the convenience
In practice. An action between friendly parties. An action brought and carried on by the mutual consent and arrangement of the parties, in order to obtain the judgment of the court on
The damages claimed or relief demanded; the amount claimed or sued for. Smith v. Giles, 05 Tex. 341 : Barber v. Kennedv, 18 Minn. 210, (Gil. 196;) Railroad Co. v. Cunnigan, 95
An ecclesiastical punishment by which a person is separated from the body of the church, and forbidden all intercourse with the members of the same.
An hermaphrodite.
Wild animals, if they be made tame, and are accustomed to go out and return, fly away and fly back, as stags, swans, etc., are considered to belong to us so long
The intention to remain, or to delay.
In Scotch law. To alienate; to convey.
The net yearly income derivable from a given piece of property ; its fair rental value for one year, deducting costs and expenses; the value of its use for a year.
A yearly rent; annuity. 2 Bl. Comm. 41; Reg. Orig. 1586.
To date an instrument as of a time before the time it was written.
L. Fr. The Tear Books. Kelham.
In the civil law. An officer who took charge of the royal seal and signed royal dispatches.