A rule that, subject to limited exceptions, requires that all communications between an attorney and client are completely confidential. The subject and content of the communications are barred from use as evidence in a trial or being seen or heard by the opposing party during discovery. The attorney is not permitted to disclose the contents of communications with the client … [Read more...]

In Scotch practice. A person who attests the sufficiency of a cautioner, and agrees to become subsidiarie liable for the debt. BelL … [Read more...]

Not necessarily a lawyer but a person who is name in a written and duly executed power of attorney document to act on behalf of the principal, the person who created and signed the power of attorney. The attorney-in-fact is an agent of the principal and the powers granted (and which may be limited) are written in a power of attorney document. … [Read more...]

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...]