This term refers to property that is owned by both a person who has died along with his or her spouse. A surviving spouse may decline what was left in the will and claim against the estate (taking against the will.) State law will determine the statutory share, if any. … [Read more...]

One wtho bought and sold again at an increased price; an auctioneer. Spelman. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A hall, or court; the court of a baron, or manor; a court baron, Spelman. Aula ecclesise. A nave or body of a church where temporal courts were anciently held. Aula regis. The chief court of England in earty Norman times. It was established by William the Conqueror in his own hall. It was composed of the great officers of state, resident in the palace, and … [Read more...]

A person authorized or licensed by law to sell lands or goods of other persons at public auction; one who sells at auction. Crandall v. State, 28 Ohio St. 481; Williams v. Millington, 1 H. BL 83; Russell v. Miner, 5 Lans. (N. Y.) 539. Auctioneers differ from brokers, in that the latter may both buy and sell, whereas auctioneers can only sell; also brokers may sell by private … [Read more...]

The name of an English court, so called because it was held in the great hall of the king's palace. … [Read more...]