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A writ directed to those who had thrust a bailiwick or other office upon one in holy orders, charging them to release "him. Reg. Orig. 143. … [Read more...] about CLERICO INFRA SACROS ORDINES CONSTITUTO, NON ELIGENDO IN OFFICIUM

See also Res Judicata. Where a final judgment has been rendered on the merits of an action and no other court may hear an appeal. … [Read more...] about CLAIM PRECLUSION

In the practice of the English chancery division, where there are several parties to an administration action, including those who have been served with notice of the decree or judgment, and it appears to the judge (or chief clerk) that any of them form a class having the same interest, (e. p., residuary legatees,) he may require them to be represented by one solicitor, in … [Read more...] about CLASSIFICATION

The party that is making a claim. The party that makes or asserts a claim. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In admiralty practice. The name given to a person who lays claim to property seized on a libel in rem, and who is authorized and admitted to defend the action. The Conqueror, 166 U. S. 110, 17 Sup. Ct 510, 41 IA Ed. 937. … [Read more...] about CLAIMANT

A single paragraph or subdivision of a legal document such as a contract, deed, will, constitution, or statute. Sometimes a sentence or part of a sentence. Appeal of Miles, 68 Conn. 237, 36 Ati. 39 36 L. R. A, 176; Eschbach v. Collins, 61 Md. 499, 48 Am. Rep. 123. Clanse irritant. In Scotch law. By this clause, in a deed or settlement, the acts or deeds of a tenant for life or … [Read more...] about CLAUSE