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This word, when descriptively used in a grant, does not mean "in immediate contact with," but "near" to, the object to 1 which it relates; and "near" is a relative term, meaning, when used in land patents, very unequal and different distances. Wells 1 v. Mfg. Co., 48 N. H. 491. A contract to complete work by a certain time, means that it shall be done before that time. Rankin … [Read more...] about BY

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A privilege formerly allowed to the king's butler, to take a certain part of every cask of wine imported by an alien. … [Read more...] about BUTLERAGE

In practice. Terms anciently used to des i ignate actions commenced by original biU, as distinguished from those commenced by original writ, and applied in modern practice to suits commenced by capias ad respondendum. 1 Arch. Pr. pp. 2, 337; Harkness y. Harkness, 5 Hill (N. Y.) 213. … [Read more...] about BY BILL, BY BILL WITHOUT WRIT

measure. The Winchester bushel was made the standard of grain; a cylindrical vessel, eighteen and a half inches in diameter, and eight inches deep inside, contains a bushel; the capacity is 2145.42 cubic inches. By law or usage it is established in most of the United States. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A dry measure, containing four pecks, eight gallons, or … [Read more...] about BUSHEL