In the civil law. A servitude which consists in the right to carry water by means of pipes or conduits over or through the estate of another. Dig. 8, 3, 1; Inst. 2, 3. … [Read more...]

The name of a plea to an action brought for the same cause which had been submitted to arbitration, and on which an award had been made. … [Read more...]

In the civil law. A servitude which consists in the right to draw water from the fountain, pool, or spring of another. … [Read more...]

Not supported by fair, solid, and substantial cause, and without reason given. Treloar v. Bigge, L. R. 9 Exch. 155. Arbitrary government. The difference between a free and an arbitrary government is that in the former limits are assigned to those to whom the administration is committed, but the latter depends on the will of the departments or some of them. Kamper v. Hawkins, 1 … [Read more...]

A civil law easement or servitude, consisting in the right of one whose house is surrounded with other buildings to cast waste water upon the adjacent roofs or yards. Similar to the common law easement of drip. Bellows t. Sackett, 15 Barb. (N. Y.) 96. … [Read more...]