remedies. This remedy is now nearly obsolete, even in England; the following account of it is given by Chief Baron Gilbert. The writ of admeasurement of dower lieth where the heir when he is within age, and endoweth the wife of more than she ought to have dower of; or if the guardian in chivalry, [for the guardian in socage cannot assign dower,] endoweth the wife of more than … [Read more...] about ADMEASUREMENT OF DOWER
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ADMINISTRATION SUIT
In English practice. A suit brought in chancery, by any one interested, for administration of a decedent's estate, when there is doubt as to its solvency. Stimson. … [Read more...] about ADMINISTRATION SUIT
ADMEASUREMENT OF PASTURE
Eng. law. The name of a writ which lies where any tenants have common appendant in another ground and one overcharges the common with beasts. The other commoners, to obtain their just rights, may sue out this writ against him. … [Read more...] about ADMEASUREMENT OF PASTURE
ADMINISTRATIVE
Pertaining to administration. Particularly, having the character of executive or ministerial action. In this sense, administrative functions or acts are distinguished from such as are judicial. People v. Austin, 20 App. Div. 1, 46 N. Y. Supp. 526. Administrative law. That branch of public law which deals with the various organs of the sovereign power considered as in motion, … [Read more...] about ADMINISTRATIVE
ADMENSURATIO
In old English law. Admeasurement. Reg. Orig. 156, 157. … [Read more...] about ADMENSURATIO