A formal charge against a person, to the effect that he is guilty of a punishable offense, laid before a court or magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into the alleged crime. See Accuse. Accusator post rationabile tempus non est audiendus, nisi se bene de omis sione excusaverit. Moore, 817. An accuser ought not to be heard after the expiration of a reasonable time, unless … [Read more...] about ACCUSATION
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ACQUIESCENCE
Acquiescence is where a person who knows that he is entitled to impeach a transaction or enforce a right neglects to do so for such a length of time that, under the circumstances of the case, the other party may fairly infer that he has waived or abandoned his right. Scott v. Jackson, 89 Cal. 258, 26 Pac. 898; Lowndes v. Wicks, 69 Conn. 15, 36 Atl. 1072; Norfolk & W. R. Co. … [Read more...] about ACQUIESCENCE
ACT IN PAIS
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
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