Latin: He holds; he held. In the Latin forms of the writ of waste against a tenant, these words introduced the allegation of tenure. If the tenancy still existed, and recovery of the land was sought the former word was used, (and the writ was said to be "in the tenet") If the tenancy had already determined, the latter term was used, (the writ being described as "in the … [Read more...] about TENET; TENUIT
TENOR
pleading. This word, applied to an instrument in pleading, signifies an exact copy; it differs from purport. In chancery practice, by tenor is understood a certified copy of records of other courts removed into chancery by certiorari. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A term used in pleading to denote that an exact copy is set out 1 Chit Crim. Law, 235. By the tenor … [Read more...] about TENOR
TENSE
A term used in, grammar to denote the distinction of time. … [Read more...] about TENSE
TERCERONE
A term applied in the West Indies to a person one of whose parents was white and the other a mulatto. See Daniel v. Guy, 19 Ark. 13L … [Read more...] about TERCERONE
TENTERDEN’S ACT
In English law. The statute 9 Geo. IV. c. 14, taking its name from Lord Tenterden, who procured its enactment, which is a species of extension of the statute of frauds, and requires the reduction of contracts to writing. … [Read more...] about TENTERDEN’S ACT