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In the location of a private way laid out by the selectmen, and accepted by the town, a description of it as a "bridle road" does not confine the right of way to a particular class of animals or special mode of use. Flagg v. Flagg, 16 Gray (Mass.) 175. … [Read more...]

In old English and Scotch law. A broker; a middleman between buyer and seller; the agent of both transacting parties. Bell; Cowell. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A heath ground; ground where heath grows. Spelman. … [Read more...]

An abridged or an abbreviated statement of a party's case used to submit a party's legal argument to a court. A trial brief given to a trial court should contain (i) a statement of the names of the parties and where they reside, (ii) pleadings and the purpose of the brief, (iii) a brief chronological review of the facts, (iv) arguments why the party should prevail and supported … [Read more...]