An officer chosen or appointed to appraise, value, or assess property. In civil and Scotch law. Persons skilled in law, selected to advise the judges of the inferior courts. Bell; Dig. 1, 22; Cod. 1, 51 A person learned in some particular science or industry, who sits with the judge on the trial of a cause requiring such special knowledge and gives his advice. In England it is … [Read more...] about ASSESSOR
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ASSIGNEE
A person to whom an assignment is made. Allen v. Pancoast, 20 N. J. Law, 74; Ely v. Com'rs, 49 Mich. 17, 12 N. W. 893, 13 N. W. 784. The term is commonly used in reference to personal property; but it is not incorrect, in some cases, to apply it to realty, e.g., "assignee of the reversion." Assignee in fact is one to whom an assignment has been made in fact by the party having … [Read more...] about ASSIGNEE
ASSAYER
One whose business it is to make assays of the precious metals. Assayer of the king. An officer of the royal mint, appointed by St 2 Hen. VI. c. 12. who received and tested the bullion taken in for coining; also called "assayator regis" Cowell ; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about ASSAYER
ASSECURARE
To assure, or make secure by pledges, or any solemn interposition of faith. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about ASSECURARE
ASSECURATION
In European law. Assurance; insurance of a vessel, freight, or cargo. Ferriere. … [Read more...] about ASSECURATION