With knowledge and by design, excluding only cases which are the result of accident or forgetfulness, and including cases where one does an unlawful act through an erroneous belief of his right Osborne v. Warren, 44 Conn. 357. … [Read more...]

In a deed or other formal instrument, is that part which conies after the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually commences with a reference to the agreement or intention to be effectuated, then states or re-fers to the consideration, and concludes with the operative words and parcels, if any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects, there … [Read more...]

Old English language meaning bear witness to the following or take notice. Usually used to say persons named and signed a document witnessed the signators affixing their signature to a document. … [Read more...]

The chair that rests upon the raised area on the side of the judge's bench, next to the jury box, where a witness gives testimony under oath. … [Read more...]

Scotch law. He who has attested a deed or other writing. 2. When witnesses attest a deed without knowing the grantor, and seeing him subscribe, or bearing him own his subscription, and the deed happens to be forged, the witnesses are declared accessory to forgery. … [Read more...]