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A term used in Scotch, law in cases where there is more than the debt due to the adjudging creditor, when it is usual to accumulate each debt by itself, so that any error that may arise in ascertaining one of the debts need not reach to all the rest. Where the creditor holds several distinct debts, a separate adjudication for each claim is thus called. … [Read more...] about ARTICULATE ADJUDICATION

In English and Scotch law. Indefinite services formerly demandable from tenants, but prohibited by statute, (20 Geo. II. c. 50, … [Read more...] about ARRIAGE AND CARRIAGE

To avouch; as if a man were taken with stolen goods in his possession he was allowed a lawful arthel, i.e., vouchee, to clear him of the felony; but provision was made against it by 28 Hen. VIII. c. 6. Blount … [Read more...] about ARTHEL, ARDHEL, or ARDDELIO

This refers to the court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and must enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Typically this deals with three steps (1) identification of the defendant, (2) reading of the charges so that the defendant understands the charges, and (3) a plea entered by the defendant. Several matters can be handled at … [Read more...] about ARRAIGNMENT

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to the judge or magistrate that convinces her that it is reasonably likely that a crime has taken place and that the person to be named in the warrant is criminally responsible for that crime. … [Read more...] about ARREST WARRANT