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...]
BROCARIUS, BROCATOR
In old English and Scotch law. A broker; a middleman between buyer and seller; the agent of both transacting parties. Bell; Cowell. … [Read more...]
BRUARIUM
In old English law. A heath ground; ground where heath grows. Spelman. … [Read more...]
BREACH OF PRISON
An unlawful escape out of prison. This is of itself a misdemeanor. The remedy for this offence is by indictment. See Escape. … [Read more...]
BREDWITE
In Saxon and old English law. A fine, penalty, or amercement imposed for defaults in the assise of bread. Cowell. … [Read more...]