A special writ of jail delivery, which formerly issued of course for each particular prisoner. 4 Bl. Comm. 270. Bomun defendentis ex Integra causa; malum ex quolibet defectu. The success of a defendant depends on a perfect case; his loss arises from some defect 11 Coke, 68a. Bonum necessarinm extra terminos, necessitatis non est tonnm. A good thing required by necessity is not … [Read more...]

A charge on logs for the use of a boom in collecting, storing, or rafting them. Lumber Co. v. Thompson, 83 Miss. 499, 35 South. 828. A right of entry on riparian lands for the purpose of fastening booms and boom sticks. Farrand v. Clarke, 63 Minn. 181, 65 N. W. 361. … [Read more...]

A gratuity. A premium paid to a grantor or vendor. An extra consideration given for what is received. Any premium or advantage; an occasional extra dividend. A premium paid by a company for a charter or other franchises. "A definite sum to be paid at one time, for a loan of money for a specified period, distinct from and independently of the interest" Association v. Wilcox, 24 … [Read more...]

In English law. Certain days in the year (sometimes called "due days") on which tenants in copyhold were obliged to perform corporal services for the lord. Whishaw. … [Read more...]

A good judge decides according to justice and right and prefers equity to strict law. … [Read more...]