In Roman law. A species of equitable title to things, as distinguished from a title acquired according to the strict forms of the municipal law; the property of a Roman citizen in a subject capable of quiritary property, acquired by a title not known to the civil law, but introduced by the praetor, and protected by his impcrium or supreme executive power, e.g., where res … [Read more...]

A eompany formed for the purpose of improving streams for the floating of logs, by means of booms and other contrivances, and for the purpose of running, driving, booming, and rafting logs. … [Read more...]

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...]