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That water in a stream which, in consequence of some obstruction below, is detained or checked in its course, or reflows. 2. Every riparian owner is entitled to the benefit of the water in its natural state. Whenever, therefore, the owner of land dams or impedes the water in such a manner as to back it on his neighbor above, he is liable to an action; for no one has a right to … [Read more...] about BACK-WATER

In the law of carriers. This term comprises such articles of personal convenience or necessity as are usually carried by passengers for their personal use, and not merchandise or other valuables, although carried in the trunks of pas sengeis, which are not designed for any such use, but for other purposes, such as a sale and the like. The term includes whatever the passenger … [Read more...] about BAGGAGE

The territorial jurisdiction of a sheriff or bailiff. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The district over which a sheriff has jurisdiction; it signifies also the same as county, the sheriff's bailiwick extending over the county. 2. In England, it signifies generally that liberty which is exempted from the sheriff of the county over which the lord of the liberty … [Read more...] about BAILIWICK

A rod, staff, or wand, used in old English practice in making livery of seisin where no building stood on the land, (Bract. 40;) a stick or wand, by the erection of which on the land involved in a real action the defendant was summoned to put in his appearance; this was called "baculus nuntiatorius." 3 Bl. Comm. 279. … [Read more...] about BACULUS

A chest or coffer. Fleta. BAIIi, v. To procure the release of a person from legal custody, by undertaking that he shall appear at the time and place designated and submit himself to the jurisdiction and judgment of the court To set at liberty a person arrested or imprisoned, on security being taken for his appearance on a day and a place certain, which security is called … [Read more...] about BAHADUM