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These were writs formed by the masters in chancery, pursuant to the stat. West. 2, c. 24. They vary according to the diversity of cases and complaints, of which, says the author of Fleta, some are personal, some real, some mixed, according as actions are diverse or various, because so many will be the forms of writs as there are kinds of actions. … [Read more...] about BREVIA MAGISTRALIA

The failure of security measures. … [Read more...] about BREACH OF SECURITY

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

The name of a code of laws of Alaric II., king of the Visigoths. … [Read more...] about BREVIARIUM

A violation of public order; the offence of disturbing the public peace. One guilty of this offence may be held to bail for his good behaviour. An act of public indecorum is also a breach of the peace. The remedy for this offence is by indictment. Vide Pace, … [Read more...] about BREACH OF THE PEACE