practice, conveyancing. An abridgment of all the patents, deeds, indentures, agreements, records, and papers relating to certain real estate. 2. In making a brief of title, the practitioner should be careful to place every deed and other paper in chronological order. The date of each deed; the names of the parties; the consideration; the description of the property; should be … [Read more...] about BRIEF OF TITLE
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BROKEN STOWAGE
In maritime law. That space in a ship which is not filled by her cargo. … [Read more...] about BROKEN STOWAGE
BRUILLUS
In old English law. A wood or grove; a thicket or clump of trees in a park or forest Cowell. … [Read more...] about BRUILLUS
BREACH OF SECURITY
The failure of security measures. … [Read more...] about BREACH OF SECURITY
BREHON LAW
The name given to the ancient system of law of Ireland as it existed at the time of its conquest by Henry II.; and derived from the title of the judges, who were denominated "Brehons." … [Read more...] about BREHON LAW