To go in a clandestine manner out of the jurisdiction of the courts, or to lie concealed, in order to avoid their process. To hide, conceal, or absent oneself clandestinely, with the intent to avoid legal process. Smith v. Johnson, 43 Neb. 754, 62 N. W. 217; Hoggett v. Emerson, 8 Kan. 262; Ware v. Todd, 1 Ala. 200; Kingsland v. Wor sham, 15 Mo. 657. … [Read more...] about ABSCOND
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ABJUDICATIO
In old English law. The depriving of a thing by the judgment of a court; a putting out of court; the same as forisjudicatio, forjudgment, forjudger. Co. Litt lOOo, 6; Townsh. PL 49. … [Read more...] about ABJUDICATIO
ABORTION
In criminal law. The miscarriage or premature delivery of a woman who is quick with child. When this is brought about with a malicious design, or for an unlawful purpose, it is a crime in law. The act of bringing forth what is yet imperfect ; and particularly the delivery or expulsion of the human foetus prematurely, or before it is yet capable of sustaining life. Also the … [Read more...] about ABORTION
ABSCONDING DEBTOR
One who absconds from his creditors. An absconding debtor is one who lives without the state, or who has intentionally concealed himself from his creditors, or withdrawn himself from the reach of their suits, with intent to frustrate their just demands. Thus, if a person departs from his usual residence, or remains absent therefrom, or conceals himself in his house, so that he … [Read more...] about ABSCONDING DEBTOR
ABJURATION
A renunciation of allegiance to a country by oath. 2. 1. The act of Congress of the 14th of April, 1802, 2 Story's Laws, U.S. 850, requires that when an alien shall apply to be admitted a citizen of the United States, he shall declare on oath or affirmation before the court where the application shall be made, inter alia, that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure … [Read more...] about ABJURATION