Rules of law are general maxims, formed by the courts, who having observed what is common to many particular cases, announce this conformity by a maxim, which is called a rule; because in doubtful and unforeseen cases, it is a rule for their decision; it embraces particular cases within general principles. … [Read more...] about RULE OF LAW
RULE OF THE WAR
1756, comm. law, war. A rule relating to neutrals was the first rule practically, established in 1756, and universally promulgated, that neutrals are not to carry in times of war, a trade which was interdicted to them in times of peace. … [Read more...] about RULE OF THE WAR
ROTULUS WINTONIAE
The roll of Winton. An exact survey of all England, made by Alfred,' not unlike that of Domesday; and it was so called because it was kept at Winchester, among other records of the kingdom; but this roll time has destroyed. Ingulph. Hist. 516. … [Read more...] about ROTULUS WINTONIAE
ROTURE
Fr. In old French and Canadian law. A free tenure without the privilege of nobility; the tenure of a free commoner. … [Read more...] about ROTURE
ROTTEN BOROUGHS
Small boroughs in England, which prior to the reform act, 1832, returned one or more members to parliament. … [Read more...] about ROTTEN BOROUGHS