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(Lat. For replevying a man.) A writ which lies to replevy a man out of prison, or out of the custody of a private person, upon giving security to the sheriff that

From the side; on the side; collaterally; of collaterals. Cod. 5, 5, 6.

The law does not care for, or take notice of, very small or trifling matters. The law does not concern itself about trifles. Cro. Eliz. 353. Thus, error in calculation of a

For keeping the peace, and for good behavior.

Writ for proving prnpi rtv. A writ directed to the sheriff, to inquire of the property or goods distrained, where the defendant in an action of replevin claims the property. 3 Bl.

Writ of rescue or res- cous. A writ which lay where cattle distrained, or persons arrested, were rescued from those taking them. Reg. Orig. 117, 118; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 101, C, G.

Of not allowing talliage. The name given to the statutes 25 and 34 Edw. I., restricting the power of the king to grant talliage. 2 Inst. 532 ; 2 Reeve, Eng. Law,

In ecclesiastical law. A minister or servant in the church, whose office is to assist the priest In divine service and the distribution of the sacrament. It is the lowest order in

The pufling of goods to induce the sale thereof; not regarded in law as fraudulent unless accompanied by some artifice to deceive the purchaser and throw him off his guard or some

One [every one] ought to be subject to the law [of the place] where he offends. 3 Inst. 24. This maxim is taken from Bracton. Bract, fol. 1546.

One who owes a debt; he who may be compelled to pay a claim or demand.

It behoves, Indeed, the prince to keep the laws by which he himself Is preserved.

See BILL OF RIGHTS

In practice. The judgment of a court of equity or admiralty, answering to the judgment of a court of common law. A decree in equity is a sentence or order ofthe court,

In ecclesiastical law. Letters of the pope, written at the suit or instance of one or more persons, determining some point or question in ecclesiastical law, and possessing the force of law.

In marine insurance. An allowance or drawback credited to the insurers on the cost of repairing a vessel for damage arising from the perils of the sea insured against. This allowance is

An abbreviation for debitum sine brcvi, or debit sans breve.

Twice the amount of actual damages as found by the verdict of a jury allowed bv statute in some cases of injuries by negligence, fraud, or trespass. Cross v. United States. 0

One dangerous to life; one by the use of which a fatal wound may probably or possibly be given. As the manner of use enters Into the consideration as well as other