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A code or system of laws in use among the Celtic tribes of Scotland down to the beginning of the fourteenth century, and then abolished by Edward I. of England. … [Read more...] about BRETTS AND SCOTTS, LAWS OF THE

The point where two sides are equal, usually referring to the cost of an investment has been recouped by revenues. … [Read more...] about BREAKEVEN

In Saxon law. The ruler of the Saxon heptarchy. … [Read more...] about BRETTWALDA

See breakeven; the point where breakeven is established. … [Read more...] about BREAKEVEN POINT

practice. A writ in which the cause of action is briefly stated, hence its name. Writs are distributed into several classes. Some are called brevia formata, others brevia de cursu, brevia judicialia, or brevia magistralia. There is a further distinction with respect to real actions into brevia nominata and innominata. The former, says Bacon, contain the time, place and demand … [Read more...] about BREVE