In Scotch law. A known term, used to dendte one's whole Issue. Ersk. Inst. 3, 8, 48. But it is sometimes used In a more limited sense. Bell. … [Read more...] about BAIRNS
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BACKDATING
The process of placing a back date on a document. See back date. … [Read more...] about BACKDATING
BAD TITLE
A title document which does not convey title for property to a purchaser. The term can relate to a fraudulent or defective title. … [Read more...] about BAD TITLE
BAILABLE
Capable of being bailed; admitting of bail; authorizing or requiring bail. A bailable action is one in which the defendant cannot be released from arrest except on furnishing bail. Bailable process is such as requires the officer to take bail, after arresting the defendant. A bailable offense is one for which the prisoner may be admitted to bail. … [Read more...] about BAILABLE
BAIRNS PART
(Bairn's Part) Scottish, law. Children's part a third part of the defunct's free movables, debts deducted, if the wife survive, and a half if there be no relict. … [Read more...] about BAIRNS PART