In old English law. A writ which lay for a person whose cattle or goods were taken by another, who during a contest was likely to make away with them, and who had not the ability to render satisfaction. Reg. Orig. 126., … [Read more...]
ARRAY
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...]
ARRESTANDO IPSTUM QUI PECUNIAM RECEPIT
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...]
ARMS LENGTH
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...]
ARREARAGE
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...]