] 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)
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BEARING DATE
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
BEHAVIOR
Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; conduct; manners; carriage of one's self, with respect to propriety and morals; deportment. Webster. State v. Roll, 1 Ohio Dec. 284. Surety to be of good behavior is said to be a larger requirement than surety to keep the peace. … [Read more...] about BEHAVIOR
BENCH LEGISLATION
When a judge makes a decision that exceeds the power or discretion of the judge and/or better left in the hands of the legislature or someone other than the judiciary. … [Read more...] about BENCH LEGISLATION
BENEFICIO PRIMO ECCLESIASTICO HABENDO
Eng. eccl. law. A writ directed from the king to the chancellor, commanding him to bestow the benefice which shall first fall in the king's gift, above or under a certain value, upon a particular and certain person. … [Read more...] about BENEFICIO PRIMO ECCLESIASTICO HABENDO