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...]

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...]

In English law. A law for the heir to punish waste in the life of the ancestor. "Though it be on record in the parliament book of Edward I., yet it never was a statute, nor ever so received; but only some constitution of the king's council, or lords in parliament, which never obtained the strength or force of an act of parliament" Hale, Hist Eng. Law, p. 18. … [Read more...]

In conveyancing. A term used to indicate that the quantity of land as stated is estimated only, not exactly measured; has the same meaning and effect as the phrase "more or less." Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition contracts. In sales of land it not infrequently occurs that the property is said to contain a certain number of acres, by estimation, or so many acres, … [Read more...]

An effort that is intended to result in a profit. Business organizations may be informal (sole proprietorship) and not require filing or they may be formal and which come with additional benefits such as limited liability (corporation, limited liability company, etc.) Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition This word embraces everything about which a person can be … [Read more...]