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The whole body of Jurors summoned to attend a court, as they are arrayed or arranged on the panel. Dane, Abr. Index; 1 Chit. Crim. Law, 536; Com. Dig. "Challenge," B, Durrah v. State, 44 Miss. 789. A ranking, or setting forth in order; the order in which jurors' names are ranked in the panel containing them. Co. Litt. 156a; 3 Bl. Comm. 359. ARREARS, or ARREARAGES. Money unpkid … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. A writ which issued for apprehending a person who had taken the'king's prest money to serve in the wars, and then hid himself In order to avoid going. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A term to denote an agreement or relationship where neither party has control over another, e.g. the arm of one party cannot reach out to affect the other party. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Money remaining unpaid after it becomes due as rent unpaid interest remaining due; a sum of money remaining in the hands of an accountant. Also may revert to overdue alimony or child support payments, all of which are usually not able to be discharged in bankruptcy or retroactively canceled by the court. … [Read more...]
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In old English law. An arrest, (g. v.) … [Read more...]