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practice. The technical name of an action, instituted for the recovery of damages caused by an injury unaccompanied with force, or where the damages sustained are only consequential. … [Read more...] about TRESPASS ON THE CASE

practice. The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the laws, of the land, of the facts put in issue in a cause, for the purpose of determining such issue. 2. There are various kinds of trial, the most common of which is trial by jury. To insure fairness this mode of trial lust be in public; it is conducted by selecting a jury in the manner prescribed by the … [Read more...] about TRIAL

practice. The action brought by the owner of goods for unlawfully taking and carrying them away, is so called. This action will lie for taking away another's goods, even though he should return them, because by such taking he has deprived the owner of his right to enjoy them. … [Read more...] about TRESPASS DE BONIS ASPORTATIS

practice. This is the name of a remedy which lies to recover damages when the defendant has unlawfully and wrongfully trespassed upon the real estate of the plaintiff. 2. This action must be brought by the tenant in possession, for the injury is done to his possession. A remainder-man or reversioner cannot sustain it. 3. As the injury must be committed to the possession, one … [Read more...] about TRESPASS QUARE CLAUSUM FREGIT

In Roman law, were civitat libertas, and familia; i.e.; citizenship, freedom, and family rights. … [Read more...] about TRIA CAPITA