BENCH WARRANT
Process issued by the court itself, or “from the bench,” for the attachment or arrest of a person; either in case of contempt, or where an indictment has been found, or to
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Process issued by the court itself, or “from the bench,” for the attachment or arrest of a person; either in case of contempt, or where an indictment has been found, or to
In the civil law. The right to have the goods of an heir separated from those of the testator in favor of creditors.
Constructions [of written instruments] are to be made liberally, on account of the simplicity of the laity, [or common people,] in order that the thing [or subject-matter] may rather have effect than
The great-grandfather, proavus. 1 Bl. Comm. 186.
In Spanish law. Goods; property of every description, including real as well as personal property; all things (not being persons) which may serve for the uses of man. Larkin v. U. S.,
A formal declaration, complaint, or statement of particular things in writing. As a legal term, this word has many meanings and applications, the more important of which are enumerated below. 1. A
In constitutional law. A bill or promissory note issued by the government of a state or nation, upon its faith and credit, designed to circulate in the community as money, and redeemable
To obligate; to bring or place under definite duties or legal obligations, particularly by a bond or covenant; to affect one in a constraining or compulsory manner with a contract or a
In English law. An old record frequently referred to by Cowell and other early writers.
In old law and practice. White; plain; smooth; blank.
The governing body of a municipal corporation. Oliver v. Jersey City, 63 N. J. Law, 96, 42 Atl. 782. See ALDERMEN.
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In the civil law. Movables. Those tilings which move themselves or can he transported from one place to another, and not permanently attached to a farm, heritage. or building.
An obligation accompanying an executory contract for the sale of land, binding the vendor to make good title upon the performance of the conditions which entitle the vendee to demand a conveyance.
A gratuity. A premium paid to a grantor or vendor. An extra consideration given for what is received. Any premium or advantage; an occasional extra dividend. A premium paid by a company
Certain rent corn, anciently so called. Cowell.
In Saxon law. The name given to the head of each family composing a tithing.
In old Scotch law. A park where cattle are Inclosed and fed. Bothna also signifies a barony, lordship, etc. Skene.
Dutch. In old New York law. A farm; a farm on which the farmer’s family resided.
The unlawful or unwarrantable entry on another person’s soil, land, or [close. 3 Bl. Comm. 209.