In old Scotch law. A sum paid by an offender as a compensation or satisfaction for the offense; a weregild, or wergild. … [Read more...] about WERGELT
WESTMINSTER
A city immediately adjoining London, and forming a part of the metropolis; formerly the seat of the superior courts of the kingdom. … [Read more...] about WESTMINSTER
WEREGELT THEF
Sax. In old English law. A robber who might be ransomed ' Fleta, lib. 1, c. 47, … [Read more...] about WEREGELT THEF
WELL
A hole dug in the earth in order to obtain water. 2. The owner of the estate has a right to dig in his own ground, at such a distance as is permitted by law, from his neighbor's land; he is not restricted as to the size or depth, and is not liable to any action for rendering the well of his neighbor useless by so doing. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (adjective) … [Read more...] about WELL
WESTMINSTER THE FIRST
The statute 3 Edw. I.,, A. D. 1275. This statute which deserves the name of a code rather than an act, is divided into fifty-one .chapters. Without extending the exemption of churchmen from civil jurisdiction, it potects the property of the church from the violence and spoliation of the king and the nobles, provides for freedom of popular elections, because sheriffs, coroners, … [Read more...] about WESTMINSTER THE FIRST