(A) The detainer of a person by virtue of a lawful authority. To be in custody, is to be lawfully detained under arrest. In another sense, custody signifies having the care and possession of a thing; as, the chancellor is entitled to the custody as the keeper of the seal. (B) To have custody or possession of an item or personal property. (C) Family Law. Legal Custody is the … [Read more...]

(Latin: Ancient or great duties.) The duties on wool, sheepskin, or woolpelts and leather exported were so called, and were payable by every merchant, stranger as well as native, with the exception that merchant strangers paid one-half as much again as natives. 1 Bl. Comm. 314. … [Read more...]

Consists of two types of custody: (i) legal custody, authorization to make decisions that affect the interests of a child, and (ii) physical custody, the responsibility to provide adequate shelter, food and general care for a child. … [Read more...]

(Small and new customs.) Imposts of 3d. in the pound, due formerly in England from merchant strangers only, for all commodities, as well imported as exported. This was usually called the "aliens duty," and was first granted in 31 Edw. I. 1 Bl. Comm. 314; 4 Inst 29. … [Read more...]

The care and control of minors which are awarded to one or both parents in a separation or divorce proceeding (sole or joint custody). … [Read more...]