Eng. practice. An instrument which is presented to a court of competent jurisdiction, in which the exhibitant shows the grievances under which be labors, and prays the protection of the court. It is made on oath. 2. The truth of the articles cannot be contradicted, either by affidavit or otherwise; but the defendant may either except to their sufficiency, or tender affidavits … [Read more...]

In the civil law. Earnest; money given to bind a bargain. Calvin. … [Read more...]

Scotch law. Where one is accessory to a crime committed by another; a person may be guilty, art and part, either by giving advice or counsel to commit the crime; or, 2, by giving warrant or mandate to commit it; or, 3, by actually assisting the criminal in the execution. 2. In the more atrocious crimes, it seems agreed, that the adviser is equally punishable with the criminal … [Read more...]

The name commonly given to a code made for the government of the army. The act of April 10, 1806, 2 Story's Laws U. S. 992, contains the rules and articles by which the armies of the United States shall be governed. The act of April 23, 1800, 1 Story's L. U. S. 761, contains the rules and regulations for the government of the navy of the United States. … [Read more...]

In the civil law. Money or other valuable things given by the buyer to the seller, for the purpose of evidencing the contract; earnest. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition contracts, in the civil law. Money or other valuable things given by the buyer to the seller, for the purpose of evidencing the contract earnest. 2. There are two kinds of arrhae; one kind given … [Read more...]