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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

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

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

] 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)

These words are frequently used in conveyancing and in pleading; as, for example, a certain indenture bearing date the first day of January, 1851, which signifies not that the indenture was made on that day, but simply that such date has been put to it. 2. When in a declaration the plaintiff alleges that the defendant made his promissory note on such a day, he will not be … [Read more...] about BEARING DATE