When the court takes possession and control of the property subject to an outcome. The property may be held as a security for the plaintiff in the event the defendant loses the case. … [Read more...]
ATTESTATION
The act of witnessing an instrument in writing, at the request of the party making the same, and subscribing it as a witness. See Attest. Execution and attestation are clearly distinct formalities; the tormer being the act of the party, the latter of the witnesses only. Attestation clause. That clause wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before … [Read more...]
ATHA
In Saxon law. An oath; the power or privilege of exacting and administering an oath. Spelman. … [Read more...]
ATTACK
To take action against another with aggression and intent to cause damage or harm. … [Read more...]
ATHEIST
One who does not believe in the existence of a God. Gibson v. Insurance Co., 37 N. Y. 584; Thurston v. Whitney, 2 Cush. (Mass.) 110; Com. v. Hills, 10 Cush. (Mass.) 53a … [Read more...]