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That which Is contrary to the constitution. The opposite of “constitutional.” See State v. McCann. 4 Lea (Tenn.) 10; In re Rahrer (C. C.) 43 Fed. 558, 10 L. R. A. 444;

A promise, engagement, or stipulation. Each of the promises made by the parties to a contract, considered independently and not as mutual, may, in this sense, be denominated an “undertaking.” “Undertaking” is

In English poor-law. A union consists of two or more parishes which have been consolidated for the better administration of the poor-law therein. In ecclesiastical law. A union consists of two or

The Infamous crime against nature; f. e., sodomy or buggery. Uno absurdo dato, inflnita sequuntur. 1 Coke, 102. One absurdity being allowed, an infinity follows.

See HOMESTEAD.

In French law. The same as the usufruct of the English and Roman law.

Lat. In the civil law. To have the full use and enjoyment of a thing, without damage to its substance. Calvin.

In English” law. A writ directed to the sheriff, (either generally, when any man Is imprisoned for abailable offense and bail has been refused, or specially, when the offense or causeof commitment

Lat Beyond; outside of; in excess of. Damages ultra, damages beyond a sum paid into court.

As an excuse for the commission of an act otherwise criminal, this term means an impulse towards its commission of such fixity and intensity that it cannot be resisted by the person

Agreed; assumed. Tills is the technical word to be used in alleging the promise which forms the basis of an action of assumpsit.

Lat. The unity of persons, as that between husband and wife, or ancestor and heir.

Lat. In a single act; by one and the same act.

City servitudes, or servitudes of houses, are called “urban.” They are the easements appertaining to the building and construction of houses; as, for instance, the right to light and air, or the

Lat. In the civil law. Money given for the use of money; interest. Commonly used in the plural, “usurce” Dig. 22, 1.

Lat. In the civil law. A species of interdict for tlie purpose of retaining possession of a thing, granted to one who, at the time of contesting suit, was in possession of

In Scotch law. A volunteer witness; one who appears to give evidence without being called upon. 2 Alis. Crim. Pr. 303.

L. Fr. Still ready. A species of plea or replication by wliicb the party alleges that he is still ready to pay or perform all that is justly demanded of him. In

The person who Insures another in a fire or life policy; the insurer. See Childs v. Firemen’s Ins. Co., 0(3 Minn. 303, 09 N. W. 141, 35 L. R. A. 99. A

Obligations for payment of money which have been at various times issued by the government of the United States.