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In old English law. Tenants of a less servile condition than the villani, who had a bord or cottage, with a small parcel of land, allowed to them, on condition they should supply the lord with poultry and eggs, and other small provisions for his board or entertainment Spelman. … [Read more...] about BORDARII, OR BORDIMANNI

English law. This, as the name imports, relates exclusively to the English law. 2. It is a custom, in many ancient boroughs, by which the youngest son succeeds to the burgage tenement on the death of the father. 3. In some parts of France, there was a custom by which the youngest son was entitled to an advantage over the other children in the estate of their father. … [Read more...] about BOROUGH ENGLISH

In Saxon law. A breach or violation of suretyship; pledge breach, or breach of mutual fidelity. … [Read more...] about BORD-BRIGCH

To solicit and receive from another any article of property or thing of value with the intention and promise to repay or return it or its equivalent. Strictly speaking, borrowing implies a gratuitous loan; if any price or consideration is to be paid for the use of the property, it Is "hiring." But money may be "borrowed" on an agreement to pay interest for its use. Neel v. … [Read more...] about BORROW

Legal maxim and Latin for It is the duty of a good judge to prevent litigation. A good judge knows how to get cases settled that should be settled easily and avoiding needless litigation. … [Read more...] about BONI JUDICIS LITES DIRIMERE EST