(to plead fairly.) In English law. An obsolete writ upon the statute of Marlbridge, (52 Hen. III. c. 11.) which enacts that neither in the circuits of the justices, nor in counties, hundreds, or courts-baron, any fines shall be taken for fair-pleading, i. e, for not pleading fairly or aptly to the purpose; upon this statute, then, this writ was ordained, addressed to the … [Read more...] about BEAU-PLEADER
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BEHOOF
Use; benefit; profit; service; advantage. It occurs in conveyances, e. ff., "to his and their use and behoof." Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition As a word of discourse, Signifies need, (egestas, necessitas, indigentia.) It comes from behoove, (Sax. behoven,) to need or have need of. In a secondary sense, which is the law sense of the word, it signifies use, service, … [Read more...] about BEHOOF
BENE
Lat. Well; in proper form; legally ; sufficiently. Benedicta est expositio qnando res redimitur a destructione. 4 Coke, 26. Blessed is the exposition when anything is saved from destruction. It is a laudable interpretation which gives effect to the instrument, and does nbt allow its purpose to be frustrated. … [Read more...] about BENE
BED
1. The hollow or channel of a water course ; the depression between the banks worn by the regular and usual flow of the water. "The ted is that soil so usually covered by water as to be distinguishable from the banks by the character of the soil, or vegetation, or both, produced by the common presence and action of flowing water. 2. The right of cohabitation or marital … [Read more...] about BED
BEIS DIN
See Bet Din; a Jewish legal tribunal or court. … [Read more...] about BEIS DIN