Within a jurisdiction (such as federal or state), this refers to a decision made in the higher courts of a system on an issue that sets the legal standard that is to be followed by the lower courts for similar cases that deal with the same issue. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A bill or petition exhibited in parliament. Cowell. … [Read more...]

Involving or an agreement that is concerning two opposing sides or groups, frequently used with regard to opposing political parties. … [Read more...]

practice. A detailed informal statement of a plaintiff is cause of action, or of the defendants' set-off. 2. In all actions in which the plaintiff declares generally, without specifying his cause of action, a judge upon application will order him to give the defendant a bill of the particulars, and in the meantime stay, proceedings. 3 John. R. 248. And when the defendant gives … [Read more...]

Accounts of births and deaths which have occurred in a certain district, during a definite space of time. … [Read more...]