In common parlance, and in the language of the auction-room, prop- erty is understood to be “struck oft” or “knocked down,” when the auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer, or by

In English practice. The flrst step in the proceedings in bankruptcy, which consists in making affidavit of the debt and giving a bond to follow up the proceediugs with effect. 2 Steph.

The selecting or nominating a jury of twelve men out of the whole number returned as jurors on the panel. It is especially used of the selection of a special jury, where

The disbarring ol an attorney or solicitor.

The act of spoiling or unlawfully taking away anything from the laud, by the tenant for life or years, or by one holding an estate iu the land less than the entire

The words “with strong hand” imply a degree of criminal force, whereas the words vi et armis (“with force and arms”) are mere formal words in the action of trespass, and the

In pleading. A word essential in au indictment for murder, when the death arises from any wounding, beating, or bruising. 1 Bulst 184; 5 Coke, 122; 3 Mod. 202.

See STRIKING A JURY.

The professional robe worn by barristers of the outer bar; viz., those who have not been admitted to the rank of king’s counsel. Brown.

To make one out mentally incapacitated for the performance of an act

Lat. In old English law. Vicious pleading, for which a flue was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beau-pleader. Crabb, Eng. Law, 135. STUMPAGE 1115

The sum agreed to be paid to an owner of land for trees standing (or lying) upon his land, the purchaser being permitted to enter upon the laud and to cut down

Lat. In the civil law. Unlawful intercourse with a woman. Distinguished from adultery as being committed with a virgin or widow. Dig. 48, 5, 6.

A royal lish which, when either thrown ashore or caught near the coast, is the property of the sovereign. 2 Steph. Comm. 19n, 540.

As a verb, to call, name, or entitle one; as a noun, the title or appellation of a person.

Lat. Of his or its own will or motion ; voluntarily; without prompting or suggestion.

That which may be sued.

Lat. In its own nature. Suaptc natura sterilis, barren in its own nature and quality; intrinsically barren. 5 Maule & S. 170.

Lat. Under; upon.

In old English law. An under-bailiff; a sheriff’s deputy. Fleta, lib. 2. c. OS.