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
TENEMENTIS LEGATES
An ancient writ, lying to the city of London, or any other corporation, (where the old custom was that men might devise by will lands and tenements, as well as goods and chattels,) for the hearing and determining any controversy touching the same. Reg. Orig. 244. … [Read more...] about TENEMENTIS LEGATES
TENORE INDICTAMENTI MITTENDO
A writ whereby the record of an indictment, and the process thereupon, was called out of another court into the queen's bench. Reg. Orig. 69. … [Read more...] about TENORE INDICTAMENTI MITTENDO
TERM FOR YEARS
An estate for years, and the time during which such estate is to be held, are each called a term; hence the term may expire before the time, as by a surrender. Co. Litt. 45. If, for example, a conveyance be made to Peter for three years, and after the expiration of the said term to Paul for six, and Peter surrenders or forfeits his term after one year, Paul's estate takes … [Read more...] about TERM FOR YEARS
TENORE PRAESENTIUM
By the tenor of these presents, i.e. the matter contained therein, or rather the intent and meaning thereof. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TENORE PRAESENTIUM