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Persons who own and keep a barge for the purpose of carrying the goods of all. such other persons who may desire to employ them. They are liable as common, carriers. … [Read more...] about BARGEMEN

In maritime law. An act committed by the master or mariners of a vessel, for some unlawful or fraudulent purpose, contrary to their duty to the owners, whereby the latter sustain injury. It may include negligence, if so gross as to evidence fraud. Marcardier v. Insurance Co., 8 Cranch, 49, 3 L. Ed. 481; Atkinson v. Insurance Co., 65 N. Y. 538; Atkinson v. Insurance Co, 4 Daly … [Read more...] about BARRATRY

A French and Canadian law term, having the same meaning as banleuca, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about BANLIEU, OR BANLIEUE

In English law. A fee taken by the sheriff, time out of mind, for every prisoner who is acquitted. Bac. Abr. "Extortion." Abolished by St 14 Geo. III. c 26; 55 Geo. III. c. 50; 8 & 9 Vict c. 114. … [Read more...] about BAR FEE

Is sometimes figuratively used to denote the mere words or letter of an Instrument, or outer covering of the ideas sought to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner substance or essential meaning. "If the bark makes for them, the pith makes for us." Bacon. … [Read more...] about BARK