In old English law. Rigging; tackle. Cowell. … [Read more...]

(Attorneys' Certificate) Practice, English law. By statute attorneys are required to deliver to the commissioners of stamp duties, a paper or note-in writing, containing the name and usual place of residence of such person, and thereupon, on paying certain duties, such person is entitled to a certificate attesting the payment of such duties, which must be renewed yearly. And by … [Read more...]

In feudal law. To transfer or turn over to another. Where a lord aliened his seigniory, he might with the consent of the tenant, and in some cases without attorn or transfer the homage and service of the latter to the alienee or new lord. Bract fols. 816, 82. In modern law. To consent to the transfer of a rent or reversion. A tenant is said to attorn when he agrees to become … [Read more...]

The amount charged by and to be paid the attorney for legal services performed on behalf of a client. Fees may be hourly, per case or matter or on contingency ( a percentage of the proceeds if the case is won.) At times, the party winning a case may make a demand (subject to being granted by the court) for the losing party to pay the legal/attorneys' fees of the winning party. … [Read more...]

In old English law. An obsolete writ which commanded a sheriff or steward of a county court or hundred court to receive and admit an attorney to appear for the person who owed suit of court Fifczh. Nat. Brev. 156. … [Read more...]