TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Latin: He attempts. In the civil and canon law. Anything wrongfully innovated or attempted in a suit by an inferior judge, (or judge a quo,) pending an appeal. 1 Addams, 22, note; Shelf. Mar. & Div. 562. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Connected to another. Usually refers to real estate or buildings that are connected and physically touching each other or sharing a common wall. May also refer to frozen accounts or property, see attachment of property. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. To put off to a succeeding term; to prolong the time of payment of a debt St Westm. 2, c. 4; Cowell; Blount … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Latin: Attachment Attachiaxnenta bonorom. A distress formerly taken upon goods and chattels, by the legal attaohiators or bailiffs, as security to answer an action for personal estate or debtAt tachiamenta de spinis et boscis. A privilege granted to the officers of a forest to take to their own use thorns, brush, and windfalls, within their precincts. Kenn. Par. Antiq. 209. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. A putting off; the granting of a time or term, as tor the payment of a debt Cowell. … [Read more...]