(A) domestic relations. An infant placed by authority of law under the care of a guardian. 2. While under the care of a guardian a ward can make no contract whatever binding upon him, except for necessaries. When the relation of guardian and ward ceases, the latter is entitled to have an account of the administration of his estate from the former. During the existence of this … [Read more...] about WARD
WAMPUM
Beads made of shells, used as money by the North American Indians, and which continued current in New York as late as 1693. … [Read more...] about WAMPUM
WAREHOUSE
A place adapted to the reception and storage of goods and merchandise. Warehouse book. A book used by mer-chants to contain an account of the quantities of goods received, shipped, and remaining in stock. Warehouse receipt. A receipt given by a warehouseman for goods received by him on storage in his warehouse. Warehouse system. A system of public stores or warehouses, … [Read more...] about WAREHOUSE
WAND OF PEACE
In Scotch law. A wand or staff carried by the messenger of a court, and which, when deforced, (that is, hindered from executing process.) he breaks, as a symbol of the deforcement, and protest for remedy of law. 2 Forb. Inst. 207. … [Read more...] about WAND OF PEACE
WANT OF PROSECUTION
A motion made by a party for a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that a litigant has purposefully and needlessly significantly delayed the prosecution of the claim and that, as a result, the entire case should be dismissed. For example, a defendant would make such an application claiming that the plaintiff doesn't truly have a meritorious case and is using the lawsuit … [Read more...] about WANT OF PROSECUTION