In English law. A feast instituted in 1264, in honor of the sacrament 32 Hen. VIII. c. 2L Corpus humanum non recipit sestimationem. The human body does not admit of valuation. Hob. 90. … [Read more...]

A confirmation that reinforces an allegation, usually refers to evidence that makes it more likely that testimony given is truthful and based in fact. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To strengthen; to add weight or credibility to a thing by additional and confirming facts or evidence. The expression "corroborating circumstances'' clearly does not mean facts which, … [Read more...]

The body of the county; the inhabitants or citizens of a whole county, used in contradistinction to a part of a county, or a part of its citizens. … [Read more...]

Evidence that confirms or reinforces an allegation or testimony given by a witness. For example, a witness testifies that she paid $200 by check to another party and bank records would corroborate the accuracy of that statement. … [Read more...]

practice. The writ of habeas corpus cum causa is a writ commanding -the person to whom it is directed, to have the body, together with the cause for which he is committed, before the court or judge issuing the same. … [Read more...]