The ancient name of the court now called "barmote." (q. v.) … [Read more...] about BERGHMOTH, OR BERGHMOTE
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BESAILE OR BESAYLE
domestic relations. The great-grandfather, proavus. 1 Bl. Com. 186. Vide dile. … [Read more...] about BESAILE OR BESAYLE
BEARER
One who bears or carries a thing. 2. If a bill or note be made payable to bearer, it will pass by delivery only, without endorsement; and whoever fairly acquires a right to it, may maintain an action against the drawer or acceptor. 3. It has been decided that the bearer of a bank note, payable to bearer, is not an assignee of a chose in action within the 11th section of the … [Read more...] about BEARER
BEFORE
Prior to; preceding. In the presence of; under the official purview of; as in a magistrate's jurat, "before me personally appeared," etc. In the absence of any statutory provision governing the computation of time, the authorities are uniform that, where an act is required to be done a certain number of days or weeks before a certain other day upon which another act is to be … [Read more...] about BEFORE
BELONGINGS
Referring to the entirety of a person's property, including personal and real property. … [Read more...] about BELONGINGS