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In old English law. As much land as an ox could till. Co. Litt. 5a. A measure of land of uncertain quantity. In Scotland, It consisted of thirteen acres. Spel- man.

The term “writing obligatory” is a technical term of the law, and means a written contract under seal. Watson v. Iloge, 7 i’erg. (Tenn.) 350.

Disused; neglected; not observed. The term is applied to statutes OliSTA PRIXC1PIIS 845 OCCULTATIO THESAURI which have become inoperative by lapse of time, either because the reason for their en- actment has

Occupancy is a mode of acquiring property by which a thing which belongs to nobody becomes the property of the person who took possession of it, with the intention of acquiring a

A phrase commonly applied in practice to the counsel employed by a party in a cause, and particularly to one employed to assist in the preparation or management of a cause, or

The workshop or office of justice. The chancery was formerly so called. See 3 Bl. Comm. 273; Yates v. People, 0 Johns. (N. Y.) 3G3.

4 Inst. 262. Above all exception. Omnia delicta in apcrto leviora sunt. All crimes that are committed openly are lighter, [or have a less odious appearance than those committed secretly.] 8 Coke,

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That part of a conveyance, or of any instrument intended for the creation or transference of rights, by which the main object of the instrument is carried into effect. It is distinguished

A term used in heraldry, and signifying gold; called “sol-‘ by some heralds when it occurs in the arms of princes, and “topaz”‘ or “carbuncle” when borne by peers. Engravers represent it

In a general sense. A mandate. precept; a command or direction authoritatively given; a rule or regulation. The distinction between “order” and “requisition” is that the first is a mandatory act, the

The fundamental law, or constitution, of a state or nation, written or unwritten; that law or system of laws or principles which defines and establishes the organization of its government. St. Louis

A tax anciently paid by merchants, etc., for leave to show or expose their goods for sale in markets. Du Cange.

He who has no legal status in court is said to be “out of court,” i. e., he is not before the court. Thus, when the plaintiff in an action, by some

Such as set watches for the robbing any manor-house. Cowell.

To issue in excessive quantity ; to issue iu excess of fixed legal limits. Thus, “overissued stock” of a private corporation is capital stock issued in excess of the amount limited and

In old practice. Hearing; the hearing a deed read, which a party sued on a bond, etc., might pray or demand, and it was then read to him by the other party;