Category: B

To free an estate from the limitations imposed by an entailand permit its free disposition, anciently by means of a fine or common recovery, butnow by deed in which the tenant and

(2D ED.)

In English practice. Where it became necessary to revive a REVOCABLE 1036

The right to possession which may reside in one man, while another has the actual possession, being the right to enter and turu out such ac- tual occupant; e. g

See PETITION.

A legislative act, directed against a designated person, pronouncing him guilty of an alleged crime, (usually treason,) without trial or conviction according to the recognized rules of procedure, and passing sentence of

In Scotch law. A deed attaching a qualification or condition to the terms of a conveyance or other instrument. This deed is used when particular circumstances render it necessary to express in

Sureties whose liability is conditioned upon the failure of the principal to duly account for money coming to his hands as administrator, guardian, etc.

The party who bails or delivers goods to another, In the contract of bailment. McGee v. French, 49 S. C. 454, 27 S. E. 487.

In the law of elections. A slip of paper bearing the names of the offices to be filled at the particular election and the names of the candidates for whom the elector

Deodands, (q. v.)

See BANS OF MATRIMONY.

The party to a bargain to whom the subject-matter of the bargain or thing bargained for is to go; the grantee in a deed of bargain and sale.

Sterility; the incapacity to bear children.

A Greek word, meaning “king.” A title assumed by the emperors of the. Eastern Roman Empire. It is used by Justinian in some of the Novels; and is said to have been

In Louisiana. A marine term used to denote a bottom of sand, stone, or rock mixed together and rising towards the surface of the water; an elevation of the bed of a

In English law. The hart, hind, hare, boar, and wolf. Co. Litt. 233a.

In India. A lady, princess, woman of high rank.

The person in whose favor a promissory note or bill of exchange is payable; or any person in whose favor a contract of any description is executed. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 547.

In its original sense, the phrase denoted the exemption which was accorded to clergymen from the jurisdiction of the secular courts, or from arrest or attachment on criminal process issuing from those