In feudal law. A custom or tribute. … [Read more...] about COSDUNA
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CO-STIPULATOR
A Joint promisor. … [Read more...] about CO-STIPULATOR
CORRUPT INTENT
Performing an act with the knowledge and desire to do something unlawful. … [Read more...] about CORRUPT INTENT
COSEN, COZEN
In old English law. To cheat "A cosening knave." 3 Leon. 171. … [Read more...] about COSEN, COZEN
COSTS
practice. The expenses of a suit or action which may be recovered by law from the losing party. 2. At common law, neither the plaintiff nor the defendant could recover costs economic; but in all actions in which damages were recoverable, the plaintiff, in effect, recovered his costs when he obtained a verdict, for the jury always computed them in the damages. When the defendant … [Read more...] about COSTS