Moneys paid before or in advance of the proper time of payment; money or commodities furnished on credit; a loan or gift, or money advanced to be repaid conditionally. Vail v. Vail, 10 Barb. (N. Y.) 69. This word, when taken in its strict legal sense, does not mean gifts, (advancements,) and does mean a sort of loan; and, when taken in its ordinary and usual sense, it includes … [Read more...] about ADVANCES
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ADVERSE TITLE
A claim of title that is adverse or against a claim of title by another. … [Read more...] about ADVERSE TITLE
ADVANTAGIUM
In old pleading. An advantage. Co. Ent 484; Townsh. PI. 50. ADVENA, In Roman law. One of foreign birth, who has left his own country and settled elsewhere, and who has not acquired citizenship in his new locality; often called albanus. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about ADVANTAGIUM
ADVERSE VERDICT
A verdict in a party's favor but for less than expected or allowed. … [Read more...] about ADVERSE VERDICT
ADVENT
A period of time recognized by the English common and ecclesiastical law, beginning on the Sunday that falls either upon St. Andrew's day, being the 30th of November, or the next to it, and continuing to Christmas day. Wharton. … [Read more...] about ADVENT