A term used in the civil law. Beneficiary heirs are those who have accepted the succession under the benefit of an inventory regularly made. Civ. Code of Lo. art. 879. If the heir apprehend that the succession-will be burdened with debts beyond its value, he accepts with benefit of inventory, and in that case he is responsible only for the value of the succession. See … [Read more...] about BENEFICIARY HEIR
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BEARERS
Eng. crim. law. Such as bear down or oppress others; maintainers. In Ruffhead's Statutes it is employed to translate the French word emparnours, which signifies, according to Kelham, undertakers of suits. This word is no longer used in this sense. … [Read more...] about BEARERS
BEHALF
A witness testifies on "behalf" of the party who calls him, notwithstanding his evidence proves to be adverse to that party's case. Richerson v. Stern burg, 65 111. 274. See, further, 12 Q. B. 693; 18 Q. B. 512. … [Read more...] about BEHALF
BENCH
Typically referring to the judge when using this word, for example, a bench trial which means a trial before a judge and not a jury. The bench refers to the comfortable bench (or usually a chair) where the judge sits in court during a hearing or trial. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A seat of judgment or tribunal for the administration of justice; the seat … [Read more...] about BENCH
BENEFICIO PRIMA (ECCLESIASTICO HABENDO)
] In English law. An ancient writ, which was addressed by the king to the lord chancellor, to bestow the benefice that should first fall in the royal gift, above or under a specified value, upon a person named therein. Reg. Orig. 307. … [Read more...] about BENEFICIO PRIMA (ECCLESIASTICO HABENDO)