Category: B

One who procures opportunities for persons of opposite sexes to cohabit in an illicit manner; who may be, while exercising the trade of a bawd, perfectly innocent of committing in his or

An old term for animals employed in the operations of husbandry, including horses. Somers v. Emerson, 58 N. II. 49.

A witness testifies on “behalf’ of the party who calls him, notwithstanding his evidence proves to be adverse to that party’s case. Richerson v. Stern- burg, 65 111. 274. See, further, 12

Tending to the benefit of a person; yielding a profit, advantage, or benefit; enjoying or entitled to a benefit or profit. In re Importers’ Exchange (Com. PI.) 2 N. Y. Supp. 257;

In the civil law. The right which a surety has to cause the property of the principal debtor to be applied in satisfaction of the obligation in the first instance. Civ. Code

A she? herd.

See EQUITT.

In the civil law. A man who was twice married; one who at different times and successively has married two wives. 4 Inst 88. One who has two wives living. One who

One filed by an executor or administrator, who finds the affairs of the deceased so much involved that he cannot safely administer the estate except under the direction of a court of

An ancient, but now abolished, method of criminal prosecution. See BATTEL. 13. In common-law practice. An itemized statement or specification of particular details, especially items of cost or charge.

Twice.

A list of persons marked out for special avoidance, antagonism, or enmity on the part of those who prepare the list or those among whom it is Intended to circulate; as where

See BLANCH HOLDING.

One who, being the inhabitant of a place, makes a special contract with another person for food with or without lodging. Berkshire Woollen Co. v. Proctor, 7 Cush. (Mass.) 424. One who

A term applied to a corporation, which is usually designated as a “body corporate and politic.” The term is particularly appropriate to a public corporation invested with powers and duties of government.

In or with good faith; honestly, openly, and sincerely; without deceit or fraud. Truly; actually; without simulation or pretense. Innocently; in the attitude of trust and confidence; without notice of fraud, etc.

It is the duty of a good judge to enlarge or extend justice. 1 Burr. 304.

In Scotch law. The original records of criminal trials in the court of justiciary.

In Saxon law. A breach or violation of suretyship; pledge- breach, or breach of mutual fidelity.

The chief municipal officer in towns unincorporated before the municipal corporations act, (5 & 6 Win. IV. c. 76.)