A case reported in Yearb. 12 Edw. IV. 19-21, which is regarded as having established the foundation of common recoveries. … [Read more...] about TALTARUM’ S CASE
TANTEO
Span. In Spanish law. Preemption. White, New Recop. b. 2, tit 2, C3, … [Read more...] about TANTEO
TAM QUAM
A phrase used as the name of a writ of error from inferior courts, when the error is supposed to be as well in giving the judgment as in awarding execution upon it. (Tam in redditione judicii, quam in adjudication executionis.) A venire tam quam was one by which a jury was summoned, as well to try an issue as to inquire of the damages on a default. 2 Tidd, Pr. 722, 895. … [Read more...] about TAM QUAM
TANTO,RIGHT OF
In Mexican law. The right enjoyed by an usufructuary of property, of buying the property at the same price at which the owner offers it to any other person, or is willing to take from another. Civ. Code Mex. art 992. Tantnm bona Talent, quantum Tend! poasnnt. Shep. Touch. 142. Goods are worth so much as they can be sold for. … [Read more...] about TANTO,RIGHT OF
TANISTRY
In old Irish law. A species of tenure, founded on ancient usage, which allotted the inheritance of lands, castles, etc., to the "oldest and worthiest man of the deceased's name and blood." It was abolished in the reign of James I. Jacob; Wharton. … [Read more...] about TANISTRY