CRAVEN
In old English law. A word of disgrace and obloquy, pronounced on either champion, in the ancient trial by battle. proving recreant, i. e
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CAPITAL, N
In political economy, that portion of the produce of industry existing in a country, which may be made directly available, either for the support of human existence, or the facilitating of production;
ARBITRATION
In practice. The investigation and determination of a matter or matters of difference between contending parties, by one or more unofficial persons, chosen by the parties, and called “arbitrators,” or “referees.” Duren
AD FACTUM PRIESTANDUM
In Scotch law. A name descriptive of a class of obligations marked by unusual severity. A debtor who is under an obligation of this kind cannot claim the benefit of the act
BOND, N
A contract by specialty to pay a certain sum of money; being a deed or instrument under seal, by which the maker or obligor promises, and thereto binds himself, his heirs, executors,
QUASI CRIMES
This term embraces all oTenses not crimes or misdemeanors, but that are in the nature of crimes.
CARGO
In mercantile law. The load or lading of a vessel; goods and merchandise put on board a ship to be carried to a certain port. The lading or freight of a ship;
IN AMERICAN LAW
One who, under the constitution and laws of the United States, or of a particular state, and by virtue of birth or naturalization within the jurisdiction, is a member of the political
COLORED
By common usage in America, this term, in such phrases as “colored persons,” “the colored race,” “colored men,” and the like, is used to designate negroes or persons of the African race,
BUSINESS
This word embraces everything about which a person can be employed. People v. Com’rs of Taxes, 23 N. Y. 242, 244. That which occupies the time, attention, and labor of men for
CLAIM, N 1
A challenge of the property or ownership of a thing which is wrongfully withheld from the possession of the claimant. Stowell v. Zouali, Plowd. 359; Robinson v. Wiley, 15 N. Y. 491;
ADDITIONAL
This term embraces the idea of joining or uniting one thing to another, so as thereby to form one aggregate. Thus, “additional security” imports a security, which, united with or joined to
CASES AND CONTROVERSIES
This term, as used in the constitution of the United States, embraces claims or contentions of litigants brought before the court for adjudication by regular proceedings established for the protect tion or
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
The term “civil” is used to designate a conspiracy which will furnish ground for a civil action, as where, in carrying out the design of the conspirators, overt acts are done causing
CLAUSULA
A clause; a sentence or part of a sentence in a written instrument or law. Clausula generalis de residuo non ea complectitur qua; non ejusdem sint generis cum iis quae speciatim dicta
COMMERCE
Intercourse by way of trade and traffic between different peoples or states and the citizens or inhabitants thereof, including not only the purchase, sale, and exchange of commodities, but also the instrumentalities
IN EQUITY PRACTICE
A paper presented to a master in chancery by a party to a cause, being a written statement of the items with which the opposite party should be debited or should account
AMENDE HONORABLE
In old English law. A penalty imposed upon a person by way of disgrace or infamy, as a punishment for any offense, or for the purpose of making reparation for any injury
CONDEMNATION MONEY
In practice. The damages which the party failing in an action is adjudged or condemned to pay; sometimes simply called the “condemnation.” As used in an appeal-bond, this phrase means the damages
APPOINTMENT
In chancery practice. The exercise of a right to designate the person or persons who are to take the use of real estate. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 302. The act of a
