(To whom before divorce.) A writ for a woman divorced from her husband to recover her lands and tenements which she had in fee simple or in tall, or for life, from him to whom her husband alienated them during the marriage, when she could not gainsay it. Reg. Orig. 233, … [Read more...]

Lat. Criminally. This term is used, in distinction or opposition to the word "civiliter," civilly, to distinguish a criminal liability or prosecution from a civil one. … [Read more...]

One who, having no Interest in the laud, works it in consideration of receiving a portion of the crop for his labor. Fry v. Jones, 2 Rawle (Pa.) 11; Wood v. Garrison (Ky.) 62 S. W. 728; Steel v. Frick, 56 Pa. 172. The difference between a tenant and a cropper is: A tenant has an estate in the land for the term. and. consequently, he has a right of property in the crops. Until … [Read more...]

To make or declare that an act is unlawful or illegal. … [Read more...]

A mark made by persons who are unable to write, to stand Instead of a signature; usually made in the form of a Maltese cross. As an adjective, the word is applied to various demands and proceedings which are connected in subject matter, but opposite or contradictory in purpose or object Cross-action. An action brought by one who is defendant in a suit against the party who is … [Read more...]