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In Saxon law. A penalty for a wrong done by one in the king's peace. The offender was to replace the damage twofold. Spelman. … [Read more...] about ASTRIHILTET

The act or agreement of assuming or taking upon one's self; the undertaking or adoption of a debt or obligation primarily resting upon another, as where the purchaser of real estate "assumes" a mortgage resting upon it, in which case he adopts the mortgage debt as his own and becomes personally liable for its payment. Eggleston v. Morrison, 84 111. App. 631; Locke v. Homer, 131 … [Read more...] about ASSUMPTION

A house, or place of habitation. Bract fol. 2676; CowelL … [Read more...] about ASTRUM

When a buyer takes over the mortgage of an original borrower. The original borrower may be held liable unless specifically released. … [Read more...] about ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE

1. A sanctuary, or place of refuge and protection, where criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be taken without sacrilege. State v. Bacon, 6 Neb. 291; Cromie v. Institution of Mercy, 3 Bush (Ky.) 391. 2. Shelter; refuge; protection from the hand of justice. The word includes not only place, but also shelter, security, protection; and a fugitive from … [Read more...] about ASYLUM