In English law. This was the consequence of attainder. It meant that the attainted person could neither inherit lands or other hereditaments from his 'ancestor, nor retain those he already had, nor transmit them by descent to any heir, because his blood was considered in law to be corrupted. Avery v. Everett, 110 N. Y. 317, 18 N. E. 148, 1 L. R. A. 264, 6 Am. St Rep. 368. This … [Read more...]

When two or more parties sign an agreement. Usually this term refers to a debt instrument, where two parties will share responsibility for a promissory note or where one party cosigns with the intention of acting as a surety on the debt instrument. Typically, both cosigners are joint and severally liable for the debt. … [Read more...]

Ancient armor which covered the body. … [Read more...]

To jointly sign, execute or endorse, such as to co-sign on a loan contract for a car. … [Read more...]

A mortuary, thus termed because, when a mortuary became due on the death of a man, the best or second-best beast was, according to custom, offered or presented to the priest, and carried with the corpse. In Wales a corse-present was due upon the death of a clergyman to the bishop of the diocese, till abolished by 12 Anne St 2, c. 6. 2 Bl. Comm. 426. … [Read more...]