An act performed out of court, and not a matter of record. Pais, in law French, signifies country. A deed or an assurance transacted between two or more private persons in the country is matter in pais. … [Read more...] about ACT IN PAIS
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ACCRUE
Literally to grow to; as the interest accrues on the principal. Accruing costs are those which become due and are created after judgment of an execution. 2. To accrue means also to arise, to happen, to come to pass; as the statute of limitations does not commence running until the cause of action has accrued. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To grow to; to be added … [Read more...] about ACCRUE
ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENT
Frequently a reference to a legal document that accuses someone of a wrong or crime. … [Read more...] about ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENT
ACQUIETANDIS PLEGIIS
A writ Of justices, formerly lying for the surety against a creditor who refuses to acquit him after the debt has been satisfied. Reg. Writs, 158; Cowell; Blount. … [Read more...] about ACQUIETANDIS PLEGIIS
ACT OF BANKRUPTCY
An act which subjects a person to be proceeded against as a bankrupt. The acts of bankruptcy enumerated in the late act of congress, of 19th Aug. 1841, s. 1, are the following: 1. Departure from the state, district, or territory of which a person, subject to the operation of the bankrupt laws, is an inhabitant, with intent to defraud his creditors. See, as to what will be … [Read more...] about ACT OF BANKRUPTCY